We all know fitness is one of the keys to longevity.
Furthermore, exercise alone is not enough.
The following are the sevenworst fitness habitsI routinely see in my clients that begin destroying their bodies before 40.
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You’re overtraining.
That being said, avoid too many days in a row of intense exercise.
You’re ignoring proper form.
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This is a major problem.
Proper exercise form allows you to safely perform each move to maximize the benefit and minimize the risk.
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You’re skipping your warm-up and cool-down.
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Plus, warm-ups can help performance during your workout, maximizing the benefits.
Cool-downs help your body reset and begin recovering after you finish your exercises.
You’re relying on crash diets.
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Rapid weight loss can be tempting, and drastically cutting calories is an approach many people opt for.
Trust meyour body and your appearance will thank you.
We all have our favorite bang out of workout or exercise modality.
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You’re ignoring pain and discomfort.
Discomfort and pain are your body’s way of telling you that something is not quite right.
Consider modifying your workout or changing modalities if you have something that’s irritating you.
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You’re neglecting sleep and recovery.
The last of these habits that destroy your body before 40 is neglecting sleep and recovery time.
So consider giving yourself an eight-hour window to sleep.
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If you wake up early, maybe seven will be enough.
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