Top mistakes people make in the gym 27 Articles

by Joseph Mohr

People go to a gym for a lot of reasons. Not all of the reasons are good ones. Some feel like a gym is a great place to meet the opposite sex. Some folks want to go work out just to be seen working out. And some folks are ...read more

by Michelle Gardner

Mistakes people make at the gym can lead to injury, and may be the cause of much frustration if they are not seeing positive results for their efforts. NO PLAN Not having a workout plan for cardiovascular exercise an...read more

by Julia Williams

Oh my. If I had a dollar for every time I saw G.I. Jane or Joe doing something wrong in the gym, I'd be retired and living the life of leisure on a beautiful deserted island. I know these people have good intentions or...read more

by Wenbin Nah

Going to a gym is a commendable activity. It demonstrates the commitment that you have towards your health as well as exhibits your drive for self improvement. However, in spite of the good intentions you might possess, mi...read more

by Pete Smits

FINDING THE RIGHT GYM FOR YOU Over the course of the past 30 years or so, starting in late high school, working out at a weightlifting / aerobic exercise gym has been a successful part of my fitness regimen and, indeed,...read more

by Rachelle de Bretagne

The common misconceptions that people have about sports are frightening. There is always the saying that unless it hurts, it isn't doing you any good, and although strenuous exercise will hurt, many people work under the m...read more

by X-WARRIOR

We all have made many mistakes at the gym. We are prone to making silly mistakes all the time. It is all part of human life. I have been weight lifting for several years and all the errors people have done sometimes wil...read more

by Laura Tobin

Top mistakes people make in the gym 1.) They join the wrong gym for the wrong reason. Some gyms have an appeal for being open 24 hours others are for all women and many times we use that as our motivation alone. Make...read more

by Judith Kennedy

Great, you've decided to join a gym and get into shape. Here are some common mistakes to avoid: 1. Don't join a gym thinking that because you're paying, you'll go. If you're not committed to going to get in shape, yo...read more

by Bonnie Kretchik

Let's face it, we've all gotten a little down in the dumps about our bodies, especially after the holidays roll through, bringing with them a whole slew of our favorite foods. So, we decide to join a gym in the hopes of d...read more

by Lisa Duran

You may ask yourself that several times a year, as you are standing there in the gym. A lot of my cliebts ask me this when they come to me to seek my health and fitness advice. Achieving results can be hard enough, so do...read more

by Adam Knight

Oh, the temptation to get all Letterman and just laundry list 10 simple mistakes make fun of the people who make them and move on. On one hand I feel no guilt in writing something like that, mainly because I have been guil...read more

by Neil Dixon

You can usually spot the new comer to the gym; they are sweating profusely, grunting with the effort they are putting in and generally overdoing it. A common mistake that is made by the novice exerciser at the gym is pu...read more

by Ted Sherman

HUMOR: I don't go to the gym any more. Fortunately, there's an Olympic-sized pool in my Arizona community development, and I swim laps every day. I'm often the only one in the pool, so everything is quiet and peaceful. I d...read more

by Brittany Butts

There is nothing worse than going to the gym and dealing with people that don't know anything about proper gym etiquette! Here are some things to consider before going to work out. 1. Personal hygiene. Number one! Ple...read more

by Richard Turner

Finding or making time to exercise is the first step towards improving your health, but its not the only step. Workouts can be challenging and mistakes in the gym are common. At times these can cause mild strains or mor...read more

by Rob Bryant

Three of the top mistakes that people make in the gym are not warming up, not stretching, and not drinking enough water. Most of the people I see enter the gym seem to go right to their weight machine, the free weights, or...read more

by MysLykeMeeh

Top mistakes people make in gym: 1. Overdo it too much. Too much exercise can wary the body and can lead to more complications. 2. Lack of fluid intake. While your exercising, lot of perspiration will come out and if...read more

by Brian Keith Compton

Mistakes people make at the gym usually are borne out of impatience. People want results now and don't take the time to properly perform exercise routines. The overused notion of "no pain, no gain" is for muscle builder...read more

by JM Lane

It's actually amazing the number of mistakes people make at the gym, it can be quite clearly seen every time you go down and train. No warm-up and no Stretching It's quite unbelievable but I see a good majority making ...read more