Six Workout Mistakes That Slow Down Results

Ever feel like you are working hard but not getting any results?  Here are six workout mistakes that can slow you down.

1. Don't sacrifice good form for speed...slow down and stand tall.
• Good posture allows you to burn up to 50 more calories per session.
• Standing tall also allows you to bring in more oxygen so your workout seems easier.
2. Don't exercise while parched...sip 15-ounces of water two hours prior to workout.
• Proper hydration gives you more energy to lift weights and firm up faster.
• Dehydration causes faster fatigue and gives you the impression your workout is harder than it really is.
3. Don't read whhile doing cardio machines...instead listen to music.
• Burn 15 percent more calories this way!
• Reading (books, magazines e-mails, texts, etc.) is so distracting you are probably workout out at too low intesity to gain significant calorie burn.
4. Don't run if you hate it...pick a cardio routine that's fun for you.
• Lose around 4 pounds a year!
• If you don't enjoy an activity, you are less likely to do it (i.e., skipping a workout).
5. Don't put all your time into cardio...swap aerobic exercise for weights 3 times per week.
• Lose up to 12.5 pounds in a year!
• According to a study in the Journal of Sports Medicine, those who pair aerobic and resistance training eat less (517 calories fewer per day) than those who only do aerobic training.
6. Don't trust gym-machine calorie burn estimates...track your burn with a heart rate monitor instead.
• This could help you lose 3 pounds this year!
• Some machines can overestimate calorie burn by as much as 30 percent.

Follow these suggestions and kick up your routine a couple of notches!!  Be fit, be healthy and, most importantly, be happy!!!!