Avoid these mistakes for optimum workout results Making the time to exercise is one of the best things you can do for your physical and mental well-being. Anyone who is putting in the work for improving their health and fitness deserves a high five! However, maybe you've been putting in the work in the gym, but you're not seeing the results you were hoping for. That can be very frustrating, especially when you're certain you're doing all the right things.  But there is a possibility that you may have some things to improve on to optimize your results from your workouts. Here are some common workout mistakes you may be making and how to fix them.  1. You use exercise solely as a means to burn calories.      Yes, exercise does burn calories and can help you achieve a caloric deficit a little easier. But when you go into your workouts with the belief that your only purpose is to burn calories, you limit what you can actually accomplish in those workouts. I've had many