Gym Mistakes People

Gym Mistakes People Over 50 Should Avoid Making

Neglecting Proper Hydration

Exercise can make you lose a lot of fluids through sweating. To exercise properly and maintain your health, ensure you take enough fluids before and after the exercise.

Failing to Prepare for the Session

When your muscles are not prepared for the session, you become more susceptible to injuries. Skipping warm-up also affects your performance. As a fitness coach, I suggest warming up for at least 10 minutes to keep your body and muscles ready for exercise.

Adopting Fitness Activities You Did in Your Youthful Years

Repeating fitness activities you did in your youthful years increase the risk of injury. Instead of forcing your way back, focus on fitness activities that are good for routine and health.

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Nutritionist, Cornell University, MS

I believe that nutrition science is a wonderful helper both for the preventive improvement of health and adjunctive therapy in treatment. My goal is to help people improve their health and well-being without torturing themselves with unnecessary dietary restrictions. I am a supporter of a healthy lifestyle – I play sports, cycle, and swim in the lake all year round. With my work, I have been featured in Vice, Country Living, Harrods magazine, Daily Telegraph, Grazia, Women's Health, and other media outlets.

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