But if youre looking tomaximizethe effectiveness of your sweat sessions?
Well, thats where the small-but-mighty details come in.
And, sorry, but chances are that you may be doing a bit of the latter.
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You likely arent even aware of it, but its something that personal trainersdopick up upon.
Some of these habits are super small, but they still deserve your attentionand a tweak or two.
For your own good, promise!
Constantly scrolling your phone.
The problem arises when it becomes a distraction from the task at hand.
Basically, it drags out your workouts while simultaneously making them less effective.
That can nip TikTok bingeing in the bud.
Once that weight feels easy, level up again…but make each bump gradual.
For upper-body moves, Nesbitt recommends increasing your weight in increments of 2.5 to 5 pounds at a time.
…Or, on the flip side, grabbing the same dumbbells week after week.
Using the same exact weights every time is also not the best habit, since this shortchanges your progress.
We need something calledprogressive overloadto get stronger and to build that muscle, Schneider explains.
Cardio is a stellar form of exercise, providing important heart healthy benefits.
If youre doingonlycardioand neglecting strength trainingyoure really missing out.
There are so many benefits to having good, strong muscles, Schneider says.
What to do instead:Ideally, your routine will include both strength and cardio.
Dont be afraid to fail, Hodges says, and approach new challenges as learning opportunities.
With that mindset, you may just surprise yourself by what youre capable of.
Comparing yourself to everyone on FitTok.
But heres the thing: Social media sets unrealistic expectations, Hodges says.
Its just so embedded in society, Hodges says.
That way, when you scroll, youll be less likely to fall into the comparison trap.
Not sticking with a program.
Instead, true strength, fitness, and health programming takes consistency and patience, Schneider says.
Now, this may not be the sexiest approach, but itiseffective.
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