To obtain desirable results from
exercise, it is indispensable that your body should be in correct position
while working out. If not, the workout may give results, or may cause harm.
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Reasons for exercising correctly
Correct workout helps burn fat better
It avoids injury
It de-stresses
It makes you feel rejuvenated after
the workout
It does not matter what type of exercise you do, whether low-intensity or high-intensity, aerobic or non-aerobic, or yoga asanas and breathing exercises, you need to do them correctly. If possible, do your workout in front of a full-length mirror to check yourselves how you are doing.
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Expert
tips to exercise correctly
Look straight at eye level to avoid
neck injury and drooping of shoulders.
Keep your facial muscles relaxed.
Straighten up your spine
Continue to breathe normally while
doing strength training. Many people hold their breath or take shallow breaths.
Keep your abdomen tight to provide
support to lower back. Whenever you sit or stand or walk, maintain an erect
posture – suck up your abdomen and let your spine be naturally aligned. This
tightens your ab muscles. Never slouch.
Don’t sit in between workouts. You can
rest by standing. This keeps your heart rate up. If you have the stamina, move
from one workout to another directly. The best way to know whether your workout
intensity is suitable to your body is that you must be able to talk while
exercising, but not sing. If you are unable to talk, you are workout too hard. If
you are talking too much, you aren’t working too hard.
Gradually, you must increase the
length of cardio exercises, not intensity. Similarly, increase repetitions in
weight training.
Always…always…hold the
correct posture while exercising. If you are not sure how to perform a
particular workout, please consult a fitness trainer.
