Eating sweets after training will make you immediately regain lost calories
These post-workout mistakes can derail your effort and increase your risk of injury. Find out what things you should avoid to make your training more effective and safe.
Don't reward yourself with high-calorie treats after training, such as donuts and other baked goods. Instead, refuel with healthy snacks that help you replenish carbohydrates and protein, such as a small apple sliced with a tablespoon of spreaded peanut butter or a low-fat yogurt with a few cherries. Neither of these two sweet treats exceeds 150 calories and will make you feel the same or more satisfied than industrial pastries and fast food.
Don't touch your face with your hands. When we exercise in public places, it is easy for us to pick up germs with our hands, which will pass into our body if we make the mistake of wiping even a drop of sweat from our forehead with a bare finger. Use towels to dry your face during and after training and run to sanitize your hands as soon as possible with hot soapy water. If there is no bathroom, use antibacterial wipes or sanitizing gel. This post-workout mistake can also be detrimental to your skin, which is why it is important from a beauty point of view.
Don't skip the cool down exercises nor stretching. These are essential to help you return to a normal heart rate and prevent pain and injury to the muscles you just used. If you're short on time, shorten your workout if necessary, or start earlier, but never leave without cooling down and stretching your muscles. An example: If you only have 15 minutes for a cardio session before heading back to work, don't spend all your time on the treadmill. Run for 10 minutes and spend the last 5 minutes helping your body regain its normal state.