EPISODE · May 22, 2024 · 39 MIN
workout program red flags: excessive volume, "functional" exercises, false claims, and more
from Fit to Live Podcast · host Sydney Tollett
apply for 1-1 coachingapply for free nutrition auditfollow me on IGWith so many workout programs out there, how do you know which ones are good? Today, we are talking about red flags to look out for in workout programs to help you filter through the online world of training. Enjoy! Timestamps below. 2:34 - A very important preface to this episode that will give context to this subject (don't skip this!!!) 6:02 - Red flag 1: False advertising of results 8:58 - Red flag 2: All barbell work 12:48 - Red flag 3: Poor exercise selection 19:22 - Red flag 4: No consideration of energy balance (aka if you're in a deficit or not)22:46 - Red flag 5: Excessive volume & junk volume 28:40 - Red flag 6: 5-6 day training splits 30:25 - Red flag 7: No tempo guidelines 33:45 - Red flag 8: Too good to be true claims35:00 - Red flag 9: Workouts change weekly 37:00 - Red flag 10: Being "dead" after every workout Rate/review, follow/subscribe, and share to support the show!
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apply for 1-1 coachingapply for free nutrition auditfollow me on IGWith so many workout programs out there, how do you know which ones are good? Today, we are talking about red flags to look out for in workout programs to help you filter through the online world of training. Enjoy! Timestamps below. 2:34 - A very important preface to this episode that will give context to this subject (don't skip this!!!) 6:02 - Red flag 1: False advertising of results 8:58 - Red flag 2: All barbell work 12:48 - Red flag 3: Poor exercise selection 19:22 - Red flag 4: No consideration of energy balance (aka if you're in a deficit or not)22:46 - Red flag 5: Excessive volume & junk volume 28:40 - Red flag 6: 5-6 day training splits 30:25 - Red flag 7: No tempo guidelines 33:45 - Red flag 8: Too good to be true claims35:00 - Red flag 9: Workouts change weekly 37:00 - Red flag 10: Being "dead" after every workout Rate/review, follow/subscribe, and share to support the show!
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