Train Smart

Common Fitness Mistakes.........and how to avoid them

Setting Unrealistic Goals

Despite what many people would like you to believe, it really is unrealistic to think you can effectively lose a stone a month or that you can gain a six-pack in 30 days with the latest abdominal gizmo
MissFit says: Making realistic and achievable goals is essential. Making a realistic, sustainable and achievable goal will keep you on track and you will be less likely to give in. Set short and long term goals, write them down and stick with it!
Miss-Fit can help you set and reach your goals!

Too Much, Too Soon

Many new exercisers try to lose weight or want a quick fix by starting off all keen and eager aand exercising too frequently or enduring a program that is too difficult for their fitness level which could easily lead to fatigue or injury.
MissFit says: Balance and Progression is the key. This should be a long term change and not a quick fix!
Miss-Fit can help you progress effectively!

Workout Rut

It is all too easy to get stuck in an exercise rut. Same routine, same exercises, same no. of sets weight or reps.
MissFit says: Once you find an exercise that you find easy, or you are not sure how to progress, then it’s all to easy to get in a routine of doing that same exercise over and over. This often causes your body to reach a plateau because it becomes too accustomed to the routine. Change your programme periodically. Continual progression and change is essential.
Miss-Fit will make sure you won't get stuck in a rut with a continual challenging and progressive programme. No room for boredom!

Trying Radical Fitness Programs

Don't get lured into the latest fad, gizmo or dietary pill, inspite of what the advertisers say
MissFit says: Forget 'em! They just aren't going to work effectively. Well certianly not to any benefit of your health, fitness, well being let alone sustainability. Follow a good progressive exercise and nutriton programme and don't waste your money.
Miss-Fit can devise a whole lifestyle programme specifically for you

Strength Training Incorrectly

Knowing how to strength train correctly is vital but can be all too confusing for some. Too little or too much weight, bad technique, inapproriate equipment
MissFit says: Common mistake. Correct strength & Conditioning training programme must include the correct exercise type and technique, size of weights, number of reps, sets, resting time....to get maximum benefits
Miss-Fit will teach you the correct way!

Wrong Exercise Choices

One of the main reasons that people quit exercise programs is because they are bored or don’t enjoy the activity they are doing.
MissFit says: In order to stay motivated, it’s important to participate in an activity that you enjoy doing. This will always boost motivation, sustainability and results.
Miss-fit can keep you motivated with the right exercise programme and challenges specifically for you!

Improper Weight Training Technique

Perfecting proper weight training techniques can be difficult without assistance from a qualified Trainer. Without proper guidance, it is easy to perform exercises incorrectly.
MissFit says: Perfecting technique is essential to eliminate potential injuries, imbalances and to get an effective workout.
Miss-Fit can help perfect your every move!

Not Stretching

Stretching is typically not a high priority on most people’s exercise checklist. But it really should be.
MissFit says: stretching helps prevent injuries, increases your range of motion, and improves coordination as well as being able to improve your performance. Tight muscles inhibit correct movement. Try and stretch at least 20 mins every day or get down to your local yoga class.
Miss-Fit can help you iron out those imbalances and tight spots

Trying to Spot Reduce

A bit of a myth really. Knocking out hundreds of sit ups to get a flat stomach is not the answer. MissFit says: You must work your entire body as a whole. The truth is, you just can't spot reduce.
Miss-Fit can help you with a total and complete body workout designed for you, your needs and goals

Exercising Too Frequently

Exercising intensely every day is completely unnecessary. Don't make the mistake off not allowing for rest days
MissFit says: It is important to find the right balance to ensure that your body gets necessary rest. Rest is a essential as your work out. It is during rest your body improves, not whilst working out.
Miss-Fit can assess the right work: rest ration to ensure the right balance for you.

Not Warming Up

Too much in a rush? Want to jump straight in? It's all to easy to skip the warm up.
MissFit says: Essential to your work out. Always incorporate a good 10 mins warm up to prepare your body for its work out gradually raising the heart rate, body temperature and warming those muscles. This in return helps reduce muscle injuries and it assists in muscle performance.
Miss-Fit can teach you effecient warm up techniques for your activity/workout.

Not Cooling Down

Don't let the cool down slip by even if you are pushed for time.
MissFit says: allowing your body a gradual decrease in heart rate and blood pressure and stretching efficiently is essential. Make sure you leave at the very least 10 mins at the end of your activity.
Miss-Fit can advise the best stretching programme for you and what your body needs and will even stretch those hard working muscles for you at the end of your programme. What a great way to finish off!!!