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Erik's Weekly Fitness Tip | Don't Make These 5 Mistakes

 

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With all the noise out there, it can be hard to focus on the things that really matter when it comes to becoming and staying fit. Below are 5 of the most popular training mistakes that I have seen clients fall victim to. Don't be one of them!

1. TOO MUCH AB WORK

Lose the obsession with your mid-section. Total body exercises (like squats or deadlifts) will burn more calories than crunches. Always. Period. End of story.

2. TOO MUCH CARDIO

Now don't get me wrong, cardio is great, but balance is important. Cardio does not make you stronger nor does it increase bone and tendon density, that's what the weight room is for. 

3. WORKOUT MONOGAMY

Do you do the same 4-mile loop at the same pace or lift the same amount of weight in the same succession every gym sesh? In order to progress you need to add variety to your workout routine. That means lifting harder and training in intervals.

4. WORKOUT PROMISCUITY 

Doing every exercise you know every time you enter the gym isn't efficient. Instead, adopt a simple training plan. Do your research and narrow down your routine to 4 or 5 exercises for each muscle group. Train a different muscle group every day. 

5. FEAR OF FOOD

Food is life. You aren't going to make gains if you aren't feeding your body the nutrients it needs. Food helps build muscle and aids your body in recovery.

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Don't Make These 5 Training Mistakes

training mistakes
 

With all the noise out there, it can be hard to focus on the things that really matter when it comes to becoming and staying fit. Below are five of the most popular training mistakes that I have seen clients fall victim to. Don't be one of them!

1. TOO MUCH AB WORK

 Lose the obsession with your mid-section. Total body exercises (like squats or deadlifts) will burn more calories than crunches. Always.

2. TOO MUCH CARDIO

Now don't get me wrong, cardio is great, but balance is important. Cardio does not make you stronger nor does it increase bone and tendon density, that's what the weight room is for. 

3. WORKOUT MONOGAMY 

Do you do the same 4 mile loop at the same pace or lift the same amount of weight in the same succession every gym sesh? In order to progress you need to add variety to your workout routine. That means lifting harder and training in intervals.

4. WORKOUT PROMISCUITY 

Doing every exercise you know every time you enter the gym isn't efficient. Instead, adopt a simple training plan. Do your research and narrow down your routine to 4 or 5 exercises for each muscle group. Train a different muscle group every day. 

5. FEAR OF FOOD

Food is life. You aren't going to make gains if you aren't feeding your body the nutrients it needs. Food helps build muscle and aids your body in recovery.

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Erik's Weekly Fitness Tips: 4 Common Mistakes Made While Training

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1. Too Much Variation

There's no need to do 20 different exercises. Instead, focus on mastering 3 or 4 lifts. It makes it much easier to follow a linear progression when you scale down the exercise selection.

2. Abandoning Athletic Roots

Though I’m in great shape, I don’t often get the chance to do anything athletic anymore. For the last 6 months I’ve been taking Krav Maga lessons. It has given me the chance to get back to that mind/body connection that is often only achieved by playing a sport or practicing dance.

3. Lack of Balance 

It's no surprise that we all like to spend time doing things we are good at or find enjoyable. Most runners don’t like the weight room and most weight lifters hate cardio. In order to be a balanced athlete,  you're going to have to start incorporating some of those things you don't like into your fitness routine.

4. Getting a Major in the Minors 

Simply put, don’t spend too much time on the minor lifts like bicep curls, tricep extensions, or crunches. Instead, focus on the major lifts: squats, deadlifts, bench press, and shoulder press. You'll see more results in a lesser amount of time. 

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