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How Not To Exercise

By , About.com GuideJuly 2, 2012

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How Not To Exercise - Top Lists

  1. 5 Things To Stop Doing During Exercise
  2. Top Workout Mistakes To Avoid
  3. Why You Should Never Exercise In Pain

Do you ever exercise on autopilot? If you habitually do the same workout, listen to music, watch TV or browse magazines when on a piece of cardio equipment at the gym, you probably find yourself going through the motions of exercise without much thought.

If this is you, you aren't alone. Distraction during exercise can be a helpful strategy to get through a boring workout, but it can also lead to wasted effort and  ineffective workouts.

Sometimes mindlessness can result in truly dumb workout mistakes, like exercising in pain. That is never a good idea and you just shouldn't do it.

Being mindless during a workout is a set up for making some common exercise mistakes. Read more about what not to do during your workouts.




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