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...
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...
Most Common Mistakes - Over-Training/Under-Recovering
It’s a common belief that more is better. If training is good for you, then MORE training will be better. If you can build muscle...
Most Common Mistakes Series - Not Training with Intensity
I think the main reason many people fail in their fitness efforts comes down to exactly that - their effort. Unfortunately, simply...
Most Common Mistakes Series - Only tracking weight
When people set out to lose “weight” they’re already on the back foot slightly because their focus is on the wrong thing. Yes, if you’re...
Most Common Mistakes - Giving up too soon
Giving up too soon is a common mistake people make. In a world where people expect everything instantly, and where the fitness and...