(Well, at least, you should know.)
But there are plenty more smalleryet super commonbad habitsthat people commit that can totallywreck their health and fitness.
They seem so innocuous, but they can lead to big issues down the road.
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Thankfully, these are super easy to break and replace.
You’re using electronics before bed.
(After all, the real gains happen when you’re resting!)
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TheSleep Foundationrecommends adults 18 years and up get at least seven hours of solid sleep each night.
Consider it a top goal of yours to stop using electronics an hour before you fall asleep.
Try reading a book before dozing off, doing some gentle stretching, meditating, or journaling instead.
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You’re sitting all day long.
If you sit at work, stand up every few minutes to move around and stretch.
Take walks throughout the day and find more reasons to stand.
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Unless you’re Danny Glover, you should never say, “I’m too old.”
This becomes increasingly true when working out.
Yet believing you’re younger actually has tremendous health benefits.
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So tell me: Who’s actually “old?”
You’re making excuses for yourself.
As a full-fledged adult, it’s time to quit making excuses.
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If you wait until you feel 100% “ready,” you’ll probably never start.
Instead, follow a program designed for your current body, limitations, goals, and lifestyle.
You’ll get better results and avoid major setbacks.
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You’re not getting help from a certified fitness professional.
(If you did, you would have done it already!)
It’s perfectly okay to admit you don’t know the best way to get fit.
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It’s okay to ask or invest in help with exercise, diet, and more.
Trainers love when their clients train consistently in the gym.
After all, life happens outside of the gym.
Find active hobbies like hiking, biking, dancing, swimming, gardening, and more.
