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Your Workout Routine: 5 Things You Should Never Do When You Exercise
By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com Guide
Updated: April 06, 2009
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
It's important to respect any medical conditions or physical limitations you have and select a workout routine that accommodates them. Ignoring a heart condition or joint disease during exercise, for example, can backfire and make your condition worse. Most physicians encourage exercise as a way to manage many chronic conditions and will work with you to set up a program that is right for you. If you have any health issues, talk with your doctor or work with a qualified personal trainer to make sure your workout is helping and not hurting you. Ignoring a health condition when you exercise doesn't make it go away, but it could make it worse.
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- Workout Routine Mistake #1 - Exercise When You Have Pain
- Workout Routine Mistake #2 - Ignore Your Medical Conditions
- Workout Routine Mistake #3 - Do The Same Workout Routine Day After Day
- Workout Routine Mistake #4 - Never Take A Rest Day
- Workout Routine Mistake #5 - Ignore Proper Form During Exercise
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