Thursday, October 17, 2013

4 Little Things That Can Ruin Any Workout

It takes a lot of time and effort to fit regular exercise into a busy lifestyle–for most of us, getting to the gym is a feat in and of itself. The standard midweek workout requires us to clear our schedules, pack gear in advance, and resist those inevitable last-minute excuses. That’s why nothing is worse than psyching yourself up to sweat it out, only to have a (relatively minor) speed bump derail your entire workout. To make the most of your hard-earned gym time, plan ahead to avoid these workout-ruining problems.

Uncomfortable gear
Everyone has those yoga pants that don’t really fit–the ones we vow never to wear again while pulling them up for the umpteenth time in class. But when laundry day rolls around and they’re the only pair left, we end up slipping them on yet again. In addition to being distracting, ill-fitting clothing can be a serious confidence-buster. Kristen James, area fitness manager for Equinox and creator of CYCLEology, stresses the importance of finding things you feel good in.

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