Most Common Mistakes - Focussing on what NOT to do/eat, instead of what you SHOULD do/eat
This is a hugely common mistake. Many people, when embarking on a new fitness journey, start by eliminating this or that (predominantly...
Most Common Mistakes - Lack of Sleep
One of the most anabolic things you can do is sleep. It’s not training in the gym that makes you grow - training is actually catabolic,...
Most Common Mistakes - Being Inconsistent
If there’s ONE thing that you absolutely need to get the best results possible, it’s consistency. It’s all well and good following an...
Most Common Mistakes - Sacrificing good technique for more weight
This aligns with the “lifting too heavy” post I put up previously, but there is a very slight difference. Whilst lifting too heavy could...
Most Common Mistakes - Doing too much too soon
People starting a new fitness regime often go from doing nothing, to following a crazy, unsustainable routine that leaves them exhausted....
Most Common Mistakes - Lifting Too Light
It tends to be women more than men who fall victim to this common mistake (men are far too macho to lift light weights). The most common...
Fitness is difficult times
So, this year’s been a bit of a strange one so far! With all of the [somewhat confusing and constantly changing] guidelines, we’re...
Most Common Mistakes - Lifting Too Heavy
Something I see every time I set foot in any gym, anywhere, is people lifting too heavy. I have to stress that I believe in lifting heavy...
Most Common Mistakes - Trying to do everything at once
It’s easy to get drawn in to the funky looking exercises, or to watch a Crossfit Games and think you need to do Olympic lifting,...
Most Common Mistakes - Too much “cardio”, not enough Resistance work
Whether your goal is muscle gain or fat loss, you need to work your muscles. They’re your biggest calorie burner, so the more muscle you...