SBWH #074 - Rookie Mistakes To Avoid When Starting A New Health & Fitness Program

2021-09-05

On todays episode Jill & Dan are detailing one of the most common mistakes people (including themselves) make when embarking on a new health & fitness mission. Highlights include: - master the basics to avoid overwhelm, 'fancy fails, simple scales' - have a plan, 'if you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there' - get clear on WHY you want to improve your health - 'if it can be measured it can be managed' - know when to rest, 'two steps forward, one step back' - are you committed ...

On todays episode Jill & Dan are detailing one of the most common mistakes people (including themselves) make when embarking on a new health & fitness mission.

Highlights include:

- master the basics to avoid overwhelm, 'fancy fails, simple scales'

- have a plan, 'if you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there'

- get clear on WHY you want to improve your health

- 'if it can be measured it can be managed'

- know when to rest, 'two steps forward, one step back'

- are you committed or just interested?

- the importance of warm up and cool down

- progressive overload, the secret ingredient to progress

- men, put the ego aside!

- specificity, your program should be tailored to achieving your goal

- seek skilled coaches to fast-track your progress