The most common mistakes made when training at home

Mistakes when training at home: exercising at too high an intensity

People who have no experience in training at home often emphasise that exercising in their room in front of the TV does not allow enough energy expenditure. For this reason, a significant number of beginner "homebodies" start their adventure with working out from incredibly exhausting and prolonged sessions, which is a serious mistake. More does not necessarily mean better, and sometimes it can even make you worse. Strains or sprains caused by home training are not surprising - injuries resulting from excessive intensity are extremely common among people who exercise within their own four walls.

Mistakes when training at home: insufficient recovery

This mistake is often linked to the problem of excessive intensity. Many times you can come across opinions that there is no need to pay too much attention to recovery when training at home. By training both in your room and in a professional gym, work is done. In both cases, the body needs to generate and expend a large amount of energy to fully complete all the planned activities. How should recovery be taken care of?

• Don't skip the warm-up and post-workout stretching
• Regularly roll out all muscle parts on non-workout days
• Observe good sleep hygiene and sleep 6 to 8 hours each day
• Adjust the number of training days to your current exercise capacity
• Consume the optimal amount of calories for your daily needs
• Ensure proper hydration during and after exercise e.g. by choosing the Iso Plus isotonic drink by Olimp Sport Nutrition

Mistakes when training at home: lack of focus

Lack of proper concentration makes it difficult to get results. Concentration on training should be maximised both in the gym and at home. This is the only way to consciously tense and relax your muscles, control your balance and maintain an optimum breathing rate - without active involvement, it's a waste of time and nerves. Don't underestimate home training, but take it just as seriously. What can you do to ensure a solid focus before training?

• Take a refreshing shower to wake up
• "Let" light into the room and air out the exercise room
• Drink "bulletproof coffee" - coffee with added fat (e.g. Olimp MCT Oil)
• Reach for the multi-ingredient pre-workout Olimp R-Weiler Focus supplement
• Get out of the house or flat for a while, e.g. for a 10-minute walk, or sit on the balcony or terrace to get some fresh air.