10 Workout Mistakes People Make the First Time in the Gym

#10 – You Forget To Stretch

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It may seem boring, slow, and inefficient when it comes to burning those stubborn calories, but stretching is crucial in helping prepare your body for the exercise it’s about to get as well as cool down fast from the intensity it went through.

As a matter of fact, stretching leads to better results in flexibility, which is one of the most important aspects of exercise. So when you work on increasing your body’s ability to touch your toes, for instance, you will find it easier to pull up, deadlift, squat, and accomplish plenty of different flexibility-related routines (many of which seemed more difficult before.)

Moreover, stretching protects you from getting hurt. You’ll easily suffer from injuries during a workout if you don’t warm up and prepare your body for exercise! You should take at least 10 minutes at the beginning of a workout to improve the blood flow to your muscles and help your body reap the maximum benefits from your workout routine.