Just Doing Cardio
When it comes to fat loss, most people think in terms of calories burned during exercise. This is important, but it’s a small percentage of the fat loss equation. Of course, what you eat matters a lot! Strength training and maintaining muscle is a very important part of the fat loss equation that most people leave out.
Believing Myths Like High Reps Tone You Up!
There is no magic rep range that makes you tone up, bulk up, or lose fat like crazy. I usually keep most of my clients in the 8 to 12 rep range. A nice blend to get stronger safely. Good for building muscle, fat loss, strength, and muscle toning. Based on the client and their goals I will have some exercises in the 5 to 8 range, others in the 15+.
Spot Reduce Workouts!
A lot of influencers will try to make money off your lack of knowledge. They will sell you these programs with a million ab exercises that promise to help you lose belly fat. It does not work that way. You have no control over what area of your body will lose fat first. The best you can do is follow a well thought out strength training program, get in your cardio, and improve your diet.
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Not Understanding How Important Strength Training Is!
It’s more important than cardio for body composition. Maintaining muscle is so important for metabolism. Strength training allows you to burn more calories for the entire day, not just when you are working out.
Getting Injured While Exercising
Most people are not able to connect the two. If you are not able to workout due to an injury it will slow down your progress. A lot of places cause these injuries with extreme workout methods.
Lack of a Complete Program!
Most people looking to lose fat only do cardio. Or only work certain parts of their body. This will not work for fat loss. You need a solid program that includes strength, cardio, flexibility, and mobility.
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