9 Worst Things to do Before a Workout
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 31. 05. 2024
- These are the 9 worst workout mistakes that you can make before going to the gym. Avoid these mistakes and have a better workout, more energy, and fewer problems. The gym mistakes discussed in this video are especially common amongst beginners so make sure to fix these.
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It's true that there are many things you can do to IMPROVE the quality of your workouts, but most people don't realize that there are also things that you should never do especially before your workout. These can range from small little mistakes that make you feel a little weaker or lower your rep count to much bigger mistakes that completely ruin your workout. So if you want to see optimal results from your workout whether you're trying to build muscle or burn fat, you'll definitely benefit from this video because I'll be going over the 5 main things that you should definitely avoid doing before hitting the gym.
and the very first one is to never eat a big meal too close before your workout. Now there are a couple reasons why this is a bad idea. First of all when you eat and you start digesting the food your body will naturally direct blood flow to your digestive organs. On the other hand when you workout your body will naturally direct blood flow to your extremities, specifically to the muscles that you're working. This puts digestion and exercise at competing odds...so essentially both are fighting for more blood flow and neither gets the amount of blood flow necessary for either optimal digestion or optimal performance. So while the food sits in your stomach you can easily wind up feeling bloated, heavy, and nauseous and you can potentially even throw up. But even if you don't full out vomit it will take away from your ability to perform at your best. Another reason why you should avoid eating a ton directly before your workout is that digestion itself requires a lot of energy. That's why after a big meal at a buffet or at a thanksgiving gets together, you feel like all you want to do is go to sleep. So you definitely don't want to feel lethargic and tired before or during your workout. Now unfortunately not everyone digests food at the same rate so there's no one size fits all answer, some people will need more time to fully digest their food but in general, as long as you finish eating about 2 to 3 hours before your workout you should be okay. Just keep in mind that meals that are high in fat or just contain a really large amount of food will take longer to digest, so plan accordingly.
Another mistake revolving around taking in excess is drinking too much coffee or pre-workout before you start working out. Caffeine is a very common and helpful supplement to take before your workout. There's no doubt that it can help give you more energy, lift more weight, and boost motivation as well as focus. That's why caffeine is the main ingredient in pretty much any pre-workout supplement on the market. The problem is that taking in too much caffeine can lead to more contractions in your colon and induce more bile production which will increase bowel movements. This is why caffeine is known as a natural laxative. So you definitely don't want to have too much coffee or pre-workout or else you'll find yourself sitting on the toilet in between your sets. On top of that, having an upset stomach or feeling more urgency to use the bathroom will be just the beginning of your problems. That's because If you have too much caffeine before your workout it can create a whole slew of side effects that can legitimately ruin your day. Some of these side-effects include restlessness, insomnia, rapid or abnormal heartbeat, anxiety, heartburn, and increased blood pressure. And just one of these side effects like heartburn for example is already enough to significantly decrease your performance. So don't go having cup after cup of coffee before your workout and if you're taking a pre-workout supplement make sure you're taking the recommended dosage on the back of the bottle.
The next big mistake that I see so many people getting wrong is stretching before lifting weights. And not all forms of stretching are bad before a workout, but most people will engage in static stretching and that's something that you don't want to do until after you're done working out. Now for those of you that don't know static stretches are done by stretching or elongating a muscle and holding it in that stretched position for a given amount of time, usually 20 to 30 seconds. An example of this for the hamstrings would be the sit and reach. Dynamic stretching on the other hand is an active form of stretching where you move back and forth through a full range of motion rather than just holding one position. An example of this for the hamstrings would be a stretching drill known as Frankensteins. While dynamic stretches like Frankensteins help prepare your body and your...
0:35 Never eat a big meal too close before your workout
2:05 Drinking too much coffee or pre work out before you work out
3:23 Stretching before lifting weights
4:50 Performing cardio directly before lifting weights
6:04 Drinking too much water before a workout
7:08 Shouldn't drink alcohol before a workout
8:32 Never train your core directly before a weight training workout
9:56 Taking some sort of pain reliever before a workout
10:53 Don't take a long nap before your workout
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Agreed but
It's called adding ad revenue to the vid
Dude gotta make money and some people are pretty stupid so it's really a win win
Just look for the time stamp comment
Itâs not him itâs all CZcamsrs they get paid more the longer we watch. Alway check comments for cliff notes.
I mean the point is made and then explained soo I miss your point đ§
They all want to break the 10 minute mark. They benefit when it's longer than 10 minutes
i disagree
I've done squats after a big core workout. Thanks for this info. When I do core workouts I do light weight lifting on those days. But when I lift heavy and do squats I'll save the core workouts for a different day.
I do yoga too either before bed or after my regular schedule workout. That seems to work very well and helps relax the body after a high intense workout
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Finally the conclusion is there:--
1:- don't eat big meal before workouts
2:-don't take to much cofee and pre workout
3:- don't stretch before lifting weights
4:-don't perform cardio before lifting weights
5:-don't drink to much water before workout
6:-don't drink alcohol before workout
7:-don't do core training before weight training
8:-don't take pain relievers before workoutsm
9:-don't take long nap before workout
Last but not least. Donât work out. Beat off three times a week and have pythons like hulk hogan
Duhhh..........? Who would of thunk. What a genius!
That's why first I read commnt đđđ đ
Thank you
Thanks mate ! Saved 12 mins
Anyone else got click-baited cause the thumbnail showed the guy taking a shit
Only reason I clicked on. Was hoping he would show us an action shot.
Yes, and i watched this video because i always pup before start the gym đ€Łđ€Łđ€Ł
@@QisQis1703 right!? Itâs not like I want to take a shit in the squat rack or on the leg press
@@martinross9093 haha true
Its always a procedure for me ..no poop no gym ..!
I never knew that core training would affect other exercises. Thanks for making this video!
the videos in this channel are killer!!! Super informative and fun to watch. The editing is impressive
First, have a big 3 course meal, then have a few beers to wash it down, then take a 30 minute nap and drink a triple pre work out shake to wake yourself up. Take an ibuprofen to prevent a hangover and slowly stretch all muscles for at least one minute. Then start the session off with some cardio followed by some ab work for a warm up.
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Thanks mate, really helped
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thank u man, I don't need to watch the video now. Such a waste of time.
Ok. These make sense. I saw the thumbnail and was like âI canât take a sh!t before a workout? You know whatâs worse than going before a workout? Shitting your pants while deadlifting.â
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We have all been there
Lmao! I thought the same after seeing the thumbnail and was puzzled! đ
@@andybro802 Woah...nope my friend...i never shitted myself đ
@@rogerj21 oh yeah... mean either haha.. ha
Awesome! I was doing cardio before my workout and now thanks to you Iâm going to change that and put it at the end of the training session!
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I poop myself before every workout. The thumbnail got me again.
Me too đđđ
Same here
Haha pre-workout = đ©
Yaa same heređ
I though I was the only one.
"..Never Eat a Big Meal too close Before your workout"..
Goku: Imma pretend you didn't say that rn.
Sorry to be a smartass but goku did eat beans after he sustained a large injury or workout so he could heal faster
At least vegeta was a good lifer đ
Thank you for this informative video. I'm in the military and besides the basics we have to do our research which is what I'm doing now. This video helps a lot and I look forward to seeing a lot more of your videos. (For those of us who aren't so gym/ pre/post workout knowledgeable).
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Damn itâs like he watched my workout routine
Ever since elementary school we were taught to stretch before any exercising. Doesn't surprise me that it is wrong.
He's not wrong, but static stretching before a workout helps prevent major injuries. Also you're pushing yourself at weakened state. It's a good challenge
Since i stopped stretching years ago, my muscle injuries disappeared. Very "omelet du fromage".
@Zagros Like I said, he's not wrong. Still, each individual reacts differently
@Zagros You're right, but that's not my goal. I just workout to stay healthy. I'm not training anymore, like I did for High School football. I could care less about muscles. I'm just glad I'm more in shape than the majority of people who are obese. College made me super lazy. I have been keeping the same routine for more than 3 years. I'm 29 right now and I'm slowly getting stronger. No rush for me
@Zagros Thanks for looking out
I enjoyed his explanation. It's simple yet concise. This is a pretty good information to learn before hitting the gym or your personal workouts
Excellent advice thank you so much.
I have been training for years but i am still learning a lot from you and actually all the points that you mention in all of your videos are really valid and practical points , thank you so much for your effort and for your accurate researching and information
Never had any issues performing 15 minutes of cardio before lifting weights. Was specifically told by a trainer that it loosens up muscles and improves blood-flow. So, not too sure on that one. Was also told eating a meal 30-60 minutes before your workout is better than consuming a protein shake.
no absolutes in weight training. What works for you and your body might not work for him and his body.
Eating food before weight training and cardio is actually good. It's just not good for core training as you have to contract your tummy which greatly affects digestion
Thank u so much. Very clear as always and perfectly explained. High valuable source of information.
Valuable information. Great videos! Thank you!
This was a great video! Half the things you mentioned not to do I've done plenty of times and most of them was before a college game with me not knowing why I didn't feel 100%. A lot of this information is new to me and I've had much success playing NCAA DII basketball for 4 years at the highest level without knowing this stuff which is crazy! I'm definitely going to have better workouts now. Thank you!
This is the most accurate and practical video I have seen regarding precautions to be taken before a workout.
Great video man, thanks very much for all the great info!
Very professional video, made everything clear and informative, good job dude
Absolutely loved the, âmy best advice is to suck it upâ
It's true, you lift heavy to break down the muscle tissue to then recover and have it grow. Taking a pain reliever counteracts that.
@bill lamook Its not the best thing to do regularly. But its OK to do on occasion. Sometimes you may have an unrelated illness or injury that can take your attention away from your workout. A pain reliever would allow you to focus all your attention towards you workout, rather than directing part of your focus towards suppression the pain.
What Monk said to Sharona. She didn't like it.
Mr. Monk Goes to the Circus season 2 episode 4
Man i used to do the 4 first main points pretty much every time I worked out. And as a result stopped working out because I never had a good workout. Watching this actually makes me want to give it a shot again
Thank you for this video. As amateur gym-goer I rely solely on what I find on CZcams or read in books. Some of those tips were very obvious but some other... I had no idea to what extend I can damage myself not only during the workout but even for the whole day after. Thanks!
Dude you're the truth man đ. Always giving solid information, thank you bro.
I just love your channel. So much great info. Love the editing, keeps me engaged in the video, I'm a visual learner. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos for us! đ§ đŻ
"you should never stop when you're tired, you should stop when you're done!"
-johnny sins.
Thanks Johnny but I'm usually done in like 2 minutes.
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Thanks for actually giving us helpful information
Thanks alot for your constant tips,, having very nice results since I started paying attention
The way he says âWOEDERâ
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All your videos are excellent!
On point Brother! Much appreciated!
Thank you a million times! Sir you taught me more in this video than I've ever learned in 20 years.
I have been doing several of these things. Thanks for the advice I will keep them in mind as I continue my journey.
Wow, the static stretching one kinda blew my mind. Glad I watched this video.
Thank you for this videođ. I will now have a better conscious decision on making changes to modify bad behavior in my workouts. It all makes sense. I wish I had a personal trainer.
I love how he all of the sudden has a boston accent every time he says Water
I noticed too. Says "whutter."
No cap thođđ
I thought I was the only one lol
I performed static stretching before playing soccer this past weekend and felt a pull on my hamstring which did not help my performance at all. Thanks for the detailed explanation on why static stretching should be performed after workout and not befoređđœ
This happened to me as well. I did static stretch before playing basketball and I pulled my calf muscle. At first I thought itâs because I did not stretch properly and I played again a week after took a longer stretch and I pulled my hamstring. Now I know why I kept having that problem đź
Football*
You never ever stretch cold muscles!! Thats been known forever
Happened to me too.
I m a goalkeeper in futsal and I have to static stretch my legs before a training since goalkeepers must be able to do a split save at all the time. I m doing dinamic stretches aswell like leg swings, but static stretching in split save position is necessary for me. Idk if i should continue do it it or not smh
Thank you. Great videos as always đđœ
love your content man!
I always do dynamic stretching before workouts and static stretching after.
It's been ten years I'm working out, people even think I'm juicing but honestly I always learn lot from your vids bro, keep it up and big THANKS.
High quality videos man, keep it up đȘ
Great advice!
Keep up the great work đđ
As someone who is new to working out, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. This was so helpful đđŒđđŒđđŒ
Just be consistent, that's the hardest and one of the most important things.
Cardio, Core, and Static stretching are all things I do before a workout... Glad I watched this video, the explanations make perfect sense. Thanks man!
Me too , it is better to walk 10 km as cardio instead of rumning like that
So you pretty much do a whole workout before working out? That makes no sense
A short cardio session of up to 10 minutes with a high-moderate intensity on something like a cross trainer or a rower will work as a warmup because it activates the muscles you may want to train during your warmup while still serving the calorie burning purpose and not being long enough to fully wear you out. Any longer though is when it has the adverse effect
@jumpar Thats not even a whole workout the process takes Iike 10 to 15 minutes, I don't spend an hour doing this lol.. and I should've clarified, I may do a short jog on the treadmill one day and a 5 to 7 min ab circuit on another, never on the same day... and i'll stretch for about 3 minutes before I start.. Thats all it is
@@RancidRiki and yes this is similar to what I do now
Thanks for giving time to explain mate .
Very informative! Thanks! Definitely applying!
"I" Vikram....đ„đ„đ„
I saw him in the 5th second of this video
Whereâs summary guy when you need him?
Copying what somebody else did...
Finally the conclusion is there:--
1:- don't eat big meal before workouts
2:-don't take to much cofee and pre workout
3:- don't stretch before lifting weights
4:-don't perform cardio before lifting weights
5:-don't drink to much water before workout
6:-don't drink alcohol before workout
7:-don't do core training before weight training
8:-don't take pain relievers before workoutsm
9:-don't take long nap before workout
@@FrancoAnelli1 thanks dont want to watch this
Finally the conclusion is there:--
1:- don't eat big meal before workouts
2:-don't take to much cofee and pre workout
3:- don't stretch before lifting weights
4:-don't perform cardio before lifting weights
5:-don't drink to much water before workout
6:-don't drink alcohol before workout
7:-don't do core training before weight training
8:-don't take pain relievers before workoutsm
9:-don't take long nap before workout
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@@kaba1996 why are you even here, then?
Also it's quite important to mention, that drugs like Ibuprofen are anti-inflammatory-agents. But those (minor) inflammations occurring in the muscles that are put under stress during your workout are crucial for hypertrophy. Not all inflammations are bad, in fact we carry tons of inflammations around every day and they're important for the communication between the muscles and the brain.
Thanks for the video. As I'm on my 3rd week at gym i found this helpful.
I came here to find out why I should hold my poops until after my workout is done. I think I was mislead.
The long nap and eating the food just before workout are definitely my common mistakes
2:05 You can substitute hot coffee for green tea if (like me) you want a hot drink to have before you do exercise
This is such great information. Thank you so much. God bless
Everyone: He talks to much and doesn't get to the point quick enough
Me (someone who enjoys learning): đ đđ
Whats crazy is every chiropractor ive ever been to has told me to do cardio before and stretch before or its more likely to get injured
@@RyansReaper dynamic stretching helps, but not static. U want your muscles to be tight and explosive. Not loose and relaxed.
Thatâs not an indication that you enjoy learning. You just enjoy hearing him talk lol
Same!
I'll get to the point; Great, you qualify for the Mars Mission for 2024, good luck.
A veteran powerlifter back in the early 80's told me he never did abs before squats. I remembered his advice though I hadn't planned to do that sequence anyway. Core work is done on another day along with calves and neck. Yes I like my neck muscles to show a little. On alcohol, huge no-no. I saw an older family friend throw up in a bar after drinking some beer earlier that day without hydrating to make up for it. He looked like a sausage machine the way it came out. We had to take him to get an IV after he barfed. Since then I really keep booze in check. Alcohol may seem like a liquid, but it ain't water.
Thank you for sharing your experiences and hope you know how much I appreciate your channel đđȘ
Great video and good information!!! I have to say though that I love the pain that comes after a workout because it means it was a good workout with good muscle gains :)
I usually do 15 to 20 minutes of cardio before the workout and after that I feel so strong and warm in my body that my workout is at its best. When I have not warmed up with 15-20 min cardio then get a very bad and feel sluggish and beat. I prefer cardio to previous workouts. Everyone's body reacts differently.
you probably workout at the morning where your body were weaker at the start and you probably didnt train very heavy leg exercises like deadlift and low bar squat
True. My body does great with static stretching before workouts. (I donât stretch hard, just light gentle stretches for 10 secs or so for each, to loosen up each muscle so I donât pull anything)
Interesting, I've never heard of not working out your core before other exercises. I've always done some core exercises as a mid-workout type of break before completing the rest of my workout. I can't say I've ever felt weaker after doing core and then bench pressing, squatting, dead lifts, or military press (which are the exercises I usually do after core).
Thank you for putting this up.
Thanks for the knowledge.
*"never eat a large meal before a workout"*
Strongmen: what?
Eddie hall is punching the air rn đ€Łđ€Ł
Stretching muscles statically un-compact them, compact muscles with a light movement of stretch gives the the ability to tear and shred more because it's already compact and not stretched out.
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very helpful. many thanks!
Thanks for the info
Thank you for the thumbnail, im never taking shits before my workout again!
very informative. I was always taught to stretch before a workout, it always made me look less forward to doing it but now I can just jump right into it!
Thank you so much for this this really helps me know that Im doing a lot more right than wrong the only thing I was really doing wrong was the cardio now Ill know to do it after my workouts thank you!
Amazing information. Thanks.
Thank you đ
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I'm still a beginner and this was very helpful. thank you!
Great video very helpful I casually work out and these are some tips that I'm going to follow
Yes, I agree with these tips and followed these for 30+ years training safely in the gym. I always find some light cardio with full range motion (rowing or cycling) helps wake up the body, your alertness, and warm up your muscles nicely before working with weights. Helps optimise your workout and minimise injury. And I leave abs/core exercised to the end and follow by floor mat stretches.
One thing Iâve learned from workout tips is that no matter how right they may be at face value, somehow thereâs always contradictions
Thank you so much! You're doing a good job.
Great content, thank you!
Static stretching is fine to do in a limited manner to help you achieve proper position, if soar and or certain area's are feeling tight. Either for dynamic stretches to warm up and or warming up with the movements you will be working on said day. Its been found to be helpful to static stretch 15-30 seconds per position 2-3 times depending of need. It is not recommend extending the hold positions close to or over the 45sec mark. It could in fact drastically elevate the risk of injury at that point.
The study also indicates the subjects were required to rest 3min between each lift. 3min can be a perfectly fine rest period, it is not ideal for everyone. Someone like myself feel much better resting in the 5-6min mark when going to a maximal lift (1RM)
Also I was no able to find anywhere in the study when these sessions where taken place, I myself find myself to be stronger/most consistent with my training or maximal lifting in the after/evenings. But I know a few people that prefer and perform better in the mornings.
I also didnt find how they got their initial 1rm of the subjects before the test, I hope it was done is a test style manner while being supervised by a professional involved in the study.
There was no mention as to if the subjects used any pre-workouts and such, they may not have been allowed any during the study. Which could of skewed the results if some subjects would not used them in one of the categories.
Also unfortunately it was a very small test group of 17 subjects, thus making this more of an interesting experiment then anything more concrete.
I like to see study's done in the field, but its difficult to take anything from some of these study's, when there are so many variables that are simply not stated and or possibly outright ignored.
Edit: Also, how hard is it to link the study's you refer to in the description. Simply lazy work.
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I was doing my Ab workout first as a warmup lol, thanks for the tip....Iâll move it to after....
Ya I was doing my static stretching before my workout as well out of habit from playing football. Definitely gonna switch it up today.
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How much is too much caffeine?
@@ashieash46 no such thing
The static stretching is so true. I tell my PE teacher not to do this to the class. I said do dynamic stretching. I'm like aaaaaahhhhhh I can't convince him
Your PE teacher probably took those 2 months certificates, and started teaching.
I think the stretching tip is what most people get wrong when working out. First thing I wonder, when people hurt themselves when working out, is if people do static stretches before a workout.
Fun but informational! Thanks man.
me: *sees thumbnail*
me: "go ahead and convince me NOT to poop B4 working out"
Yeah... sometimes it's just not a choice. Personally I'd prefer to have a slightly less efficient workout, than crap myself at the gym... the proper hard-core might disagree though lol.
@@sonictelephone1526 my thought^
Morning poop is necessary if your working out in the morning
I always take a pre game dump before working out. Not changing that lol.
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Oh fuck! I always do cardio before lifting weights. I specially jump the rope :(. Thanks for share this
yeah i have a 30 min bicycle ride to the gym
Good and very useful information, thank you!
Thanks for the information very true and helpful