399: 15 Common Gym Mistakes to Avoid
An episode of the Fit, Healthy And Happy Podcast podcast, hosted by Colossus Fitness, titled "399: 15 Common Gym Mistakes to Avoid" was published on June 16, 2022 and runs 34 minutes.
June 16, 2022 ·34m · Fit, Healthy And Happy Podcast
Summary
➢ Get our free form guide! Form Cheat Sheet➢ Recommended formula for a perfect workout episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3W1P839iiTX4Dk1HQWQkne?si=6sVKGdblR_yKZFpDB-In today’s episode we cover 15 common gym mistakes that you’re definitely making. The good news? We cover how to avoid them so you can level up your results in life and in the gym.Listed points:Choice skipping “hard” exercises - EAT YOUR VEGETABLESNot knowing the right tempo for movementsLearn how to properly breatheLazy form and body positioningNot challenging yourself enough (Increase weights) Going too light for too longGet off your phoneNot following a routine or having a goalOvertraining / Under-trainingWorrying what other people think about youGoing to the gym when you feel motivated - go earlyYou’re capable of more than you think (Volume example/ soreness)Poor exercise selectionGoing hungry/ ThirstyDoing workouts in the wrong orderNot monitoring progressThanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.➢Join our exclusive FREE facebook group: https://bit.ly/3snmT26➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/
Episode Description
➢ Get our free form guide! Form Cheat Sheet
➢ Recommended formula for a perfect workout episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3W1P839iiTX4Dk1HQWQkne?si=6sVKGdblR_yKZFpDB-
In today’s episode we cover 15 common gym mistakes that you’re definitely making. The good news? We cover how to avoid them so you can level up your results in life and in the gym.
Listed points:
- Choice skipping “hard” exercises - EAT YOUR VEGETABLES
- Not knowing the right tempo for movements
- Learn how to properly breathe
- Lazy form and body positioning
- Not challenging yourself enough (Increase weights) Going too light for too long
- Get off your phone
- Not following a routine or having a goal
- Overtraining / Under-training
- Worrying what other people think about you
- Going to the gym when you feel motivated - go early
- You’re capable of more than you think (Volume example/ soreness)
- Poor exercise selection
- Going hungry/ Thirsty
- Doing workouts in the wrong order
- Not monitoring progress
Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.
➢Join our exclusive FREE facebook group: https://bit.ly/3snmT26
➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit
➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/
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