own bodyweight. Lack of equipment to workout can lead to very poorly designed workouts that are based on just a few primary movements like squats, push-ups & sit ups. Short term, this is not an issue. But after a while of repeatedly doing the same things can lead to strength & muscular imbalances, repetitive strain injuries and emphasize poor posture. Make sure that you are doing balanced workouts that work all the major muscles’ groups.
Skipping Strength Based Workouts Our muscles are the key to reducing frailty as we age, weight management and reducing the risk of injuries from day to day. Unfortunately, with muscles if you don’t use them, you will lose them. If your home workout plan only includes cardio style workouts, you risk neglecting your muscular strength. Try to make sure you’re including some good quality strength-based exercises at least twice a week to help stimulate muscle growth, increase cardiovascular strength, and improve endurance.
Skipping your stretch It is very tempting to skip stretching in any workout. However, skipping your stretch regularly puts you at a higher risk for developing tight muscles which in turn could lead to many injuries or postural issues. The more flexible you are, the more exercises you will be able to do properly, and it will also improve the quality of your workouts. Remember that stretching will not only help you recover from your last workout but will also improve the quality of your next one. I hope you have a few more things to consider when approaching your workout plans. I wish you the very best of luck with your home training over the coming weeks & if you need any help putting together an awesome home workout routine then reach out to me.
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