8 Things You Do After The Gym That Makes It Totally Useless

Exercising is one of the most rewarding pastimes as it not only helps us maintaining a healthy physique, but it also keeps our mind healthy, reducing stress level s along with stomach fat. Yet in order for your workout to be most effective, there are a few rules you must follow and mistakes you should avoid. You probably know that pre-workout routine is extremely important, but most of us forget that what we do after the exercises is equally essential to building a fit and lean body. Here are 8 things you do after the gym that makes it totally useless.

Skipping post-workout snack

You might think that eating after workout is a big no-no, but here’s where you’re wrong. It’s best to eat a light protein meal with a bit of carbs half an hour after the workout (but not later). Protein is crucial to healing and strengthening your muscles that stretched during the workout. You also need to replenish the glycogen your body used to fuel the workout, so eating a bit of carbs will be only good for you.

Ignoring your body temperature

During workout your body temperature rises naturally, and it’s fine to rock that tank top of yours, but once you finish working out it’s best to put on something warm even if it still feels warm. The thing is, your body has just been under some stress and is now recovering, which leaves it vulnerable to all kinds of viruses and diseases. If you want to boost your immunity and not vice versa, you should put on some warm jacket after your exercise.

Relaxing too much

After the workout you want to cool down, that’s understandable, but in order to relax and still reap all the benefits of the workout you just did, you need to reduce your activity little by little. Opt for an active ‘cool-down’ – go for a short walk, play with your pet, do some cleaning in the house. Don’t just drop on the couch or to watch some TV – thias will do no good for your body, according to scientists.