Sports and Nutrition

Things you need to know about Workout

Most of the time people work out with the idea of losing weight. While losing weight is the point, weight should be lost in healthy way. A lot of times people tend to combine various ideas and opinions, from what they know, what they hear and what they read online and follow a combination of practices that may not always be right. A few things to keep in mind while working out are;

• Unless you are an individual who works out regularly, do not rush into things. Take gradual steps and engage in light work outs first.


• Make sure you warm up before and after the work out session


• Drink plenty of water during your work out session. If you are training specifically for a marathon or so, supplement those fluids with electrolyte water.


• Understand that your focus should not solely be on the result. Work hard and smart towards reaching the goal, irrespective of how long it may take.


• Listen to your body and the signs it may depict. Strict work out may harm if your body is not used to it. If you feel weak, ensure to stop


• Work out as per the weather conditions also, do not exert yourself much particularly during hot summer months by spending too much time outdoors


• Wear the right kind of clothing and shoes


• If you are a beginner, it is best to get consulted from a specialist to understand your body type and weight and then focus on a suitable work out regime that matches your body.


• Always Consume a balanced and healthy diet. If you are hungry before a work out, eat a small pre-work out snack to give you the energy. However, do not eat immediately after exercising and do not wait for too long either.


• Beware of common injuries caused as a result of working out rigorously and take the necessary steps in case of need.

Now the idea of fitter bodies has grown in popularity with a greater chunk of people moving towards eating healthy and following a healthy lifestyle by various means. A lot of people engage in physical work outs in order to lose excessive body weight, however this can also result in certain issues if not done properly. Most common problems that people face when working out incorrectly are;

1. Fatigue and nausea


2. Fractures


3. Body pain in some areas


4. Abdominal pain


5. Muscle pull


6. Sprains