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...
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 - Trying to follow complicated programs
Whilst it looks sexy to be doing some crazy, funky exercises, with the newest gimmick piece of kit, you’ll get the best results from the...
Making Progress with Bodyweight Exercises
With these on and off lockdowns, and many gyms still falling victim to them, many of us are being forced to train at home. Whether you’re...