On today's episode, Pamela and I discuss the three biggest mistakes I see people make when they start exercising, whether that be in a gym or at home.

Pitfall #1: Doing too much cardio:

This is one that many people fall into. It can be easy to fall into the cardio trap. We don't want to do too much cardio because it doesn't help us grow lean tissue, and muscle is good for our bodies, our strength, and our metabolism.

Cardio plays a role. We just don't want to do it exclusively. Resistance training is necessary to create a lean and strong body. Cardio won't allow for this result.

Pitfall #2: Doing the same routine over and over again:

Doing the same routine again and again will eventually backfire. We need to change things up occasionally. Doing five sets of body weight squats every day will eventually not be enough stress to cause our bodies to change in any meaningful way. We have to include a variety of exercises.

We want to work our entire bodies. We don't want to only work our arms, or our chests, or our legs. It's best to split it up across the entire body. When we lift weights, we want to have a focused, appropriate, total body routine.

Pitfall #3: Lack of consistency:

We have to stay consistent with strength training if we want it to work. A little consistently is better than a lot one day a week. We need to form a consistent routine that we enjoy doing.

Time Stamps:

1:09 - Too much cardio.

6:41 - Doing the same routine over and over again.

13:12 - Lack of consistency.

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Pamela has been serving people her entire life. She brings joy, comfort, and support to everyone she comes into contact with. Along with doing hair for the last decade plus, she has also developed a love for nutrition and fitness. She is certified in nutrition through the ISSA. She looks forward to continuing to help guide her clients, help them stay accountable, and move them towards their goals while also changing the narrative surrounding food and health. She wants to change the mindsets of the ones she works with.

Kyle has been a certified personal trainer for eight years now.  He has worked in a corporate fitness setting as well as commercial gym, and is now training clients in his own personal training studio space. He also offers online training and coaching.  He is certified through the ISSA. Kyle is also a certified life coach. He is devoted to helping people transform their bodies and minds.