The most common mistakes people make each January #1. Goals that are too broad Everyone has different methods for their madness, but a common thread, Zocchi tells Body+Soul, is when people “don’t really set a specific goal so they don’t have a clear direction on what they are trying …
One of the most common fat loss mistakes is to be aggressive with caloric restriction in the very beginning. This is because many think that fat loss is faster in the beginning. When in reality, this is mostly weight loss, which is different from fat loss. In …
I’ve been a gymrat for over a decade. Trust me when I tell you, I’ve made every mistake in the book after many failed diet and training attempts that left me feeling frustrated, hopeless and questioning if I will ever achieve my fitness goals. In the process I learned the importance of having …
Working out can quickly become complicated. You have to remember what weight you lifted last week, pay attention to your form, plan which order to do your workouts in (“man, all the squat racks are full…”), and you have to give it your all. It’s no wonder injuries and poor progress abound. Nobody …
Supps for Teens | Bodybuilding for Teens: Start Here | Keys to Bodybuilding Success | Best Workout for Teens | Muscle-Building Mistakes Have you been pumping away at the gym for months and not building the muscle you hoped for? It’s time to consider whether you’re doing everything possible to maximize your gains. If …
For years, people mistakenly believed that weights were for men and cardio machines were for women. When I started lifting weights about eight years ago, female representation in iron sports and the weight room was scarce. More recently, however, women’s presence in the iron game has become hard to miss. Part of the reason …
Everyone wants to build muscle, but if you want to take your physique beyond newbie gains, you need to rethink your strategy. Here are the most common mistakes you’re probably making and some suggestions for how to fix them: 1. You Don’t Prioritize the Right Exercises at the Beginning of Your Workout You walk …
If you haven’t noticed, there are no “secrets” to training, per se. There’s knowledge on training, nutrition, and recovery—and continuing to build upon that knowledge—but most often, little things keep us from achieving our desired results in the gym. Sometimes we don’t even notice these small mistakes in areas such as rest, movement, and …
Diet dilemmas got you down? Feeling like you can’t stick to a plan, or curb the cycle of over- and undereating? Step away from the skinny tea and stop the “Super-Fast Hardcore Abs in Six Days” program. There is hope for a better nutrition plan, friend. You’re not the only one struggling to maintain …
Let's take a trip back in time. How far? Back before the gym was cluttered with dudes with camera crews, and stick figure lifters who strain harder for a selfie than they do during a set of squats.Back then, before the … [Read More...]