Workout without rest days
A common mistake is to train without taking time to rest and recover. Overtraining leads to chronic inflammation, increased cortisol levels, and increased risk of injury. This can cause premature aging of the body.
Make sure you take enough time to rest and build active recovery days into your routine. This will reduce undue stress on your body.
Skip strength training
Strength training is essential to improve muscle and bone strength, especially as you age. Not doing strength training accelerates muscle and bone loss, making our bodies weaker and more susceptible to injury as we age.
Add 2 - 3 strength training sessions per week to your routine, focusing on functional movements like deadlifts, crunches and push-ups.
Skip the warm-up and cool-down exercises
Skipping a warm-up increases your risk of injury. Skipping a cool-down leads to muscle stiffness and slower recovery.
Start each exercise session with warm-up exercises such as arm swings and leg swings to warm up your muscles. After your workout, do static stretches to relieve muscle tension and increase blood circulation.
Skip mobility training
Neglecting flexibility and mobility will limit your range of motion, leading to poor posture and poor performance. This condition will worsen with age. Take time to do range of motion exercises, yoga or pilates to reduce stiffness and improve movement.
