Don't Make These Fitness Mistakes

By Matchup | Health and Wellness Blog

One way or another, whether we know it or not, we’ve all been fooled at least once with what we thought was credible health information or tips. For instance, if you’ve ever heard that crunches are the best way to burn belly fat, you’ve been lied to. When we take the time to better our health we want to make sure that it’s time well spent.

We head to the gym to improve our health, but when we implement incorrect form, push ourselves too far or concentrate on the wrong exercises, we risk both our health and safety. Between 2007 and 2010 injuries caused by exercise and exercise equipment increased by almost 45%, according to the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS).

To avoid injury we must take precautions. To get the best results we must perform the correct exercises with correct form. Something you may think will help to cut time off your workout or increase your results, may actually be hurting you.

Make sure you’re not falling for these fitness myths.