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EPISODE · Aug 25, 2026 · 19 MIN

The Biggest Fitness Mistakes I've Made (So You Don't Have To)

from The Power of Progress: Mindset, Motion, & Momentum · host Scott Friedman

Send us Fan MailNobody gets everything right—and I certainly haven't.After years of training, injuries, rehab, and nearly 500 episodes of The Power of Progress, there are several mistakes that slowed my progress and made fitness harder than it needed to be.In this episode, I share the biggest lessons I've learned, including: Why I wish I had appreciated my progress instead of always chasing the next goal  The importance of taking deload weeks before your body forces you to  Why resting long enough between sets actually helps you get stronger  The mistake of skipping warm-ups  How just 5 minutes of mobility work can make a huge difference over time  Why rehab shouldn't stop just because the pain goes away  The trap of constantly trying to optimize every detail instead of focusing on consistency You don't have to make every mistake yourself.Sometimes the fastest way to improve is by learning from someone else's.First time listening? Check out our trailer: "Start Here - What The Power of Progress is All About" It's less than 2 minutes and will help you jumpstart your fitness and mindset journey.Follow me on Instagram: scottspeaksfitnessNeed a speaker for your next event?? Workshops, seminars, keynotes, corporate events!"Become The Master of Your Health""Why Diets Don't Work: How to See Results""The M3 Method: Using Mindset, Motion & Momentum"Contact me here: www.scottspeaksfitness.comFree 30 minute Power call with Scott. Help you identify how to go from point A to point B to help you achieve your goals faster! Book a call: www.myprogresscall.comCheck out the youtube ch...

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Send us Fan Mail Nobody gets everything right—and I certainly haven't. After years of training, injuries, rehab, and nearly 500 episodes of The Power of Progress, there are several mistakes that slowed my progress and made fitness harder than it needed to be. In this episode, I share the biggest lessons I've learned, including: Why I wish I had appreciated my progress instead of always chasing the next goal The importance of taking deload weeks before your body forces you to&...

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