99.9999999% of people don’t do this:

WORK OUT!!!

I didn’t fact-check that statistic, but I bet it’s dang close.

So, if you do work out at home, go to a group class, or hit the gym, you’re already ahead of the game.

BUT… Just because you’re working out doesn’t mean you aren’t making one or all 4 of these mistakes that are crushing your progress.

1. Expecting Group Classes to Do It All

Yes, group classes are fun. Yes, they make you sweat like crazy. But if you’re expecting a bootcamp, spin, pilates, or HIIT class to reshape your physique or melt fat like butter on a sizzling July day, you’re going to be disappointed.

Soreness and sweat are signs you worked hard, but not necessarily that you made progress.

If your goals include strength, seeing some muscle definition, or fat loss, you need more than sweat, breathing heavy, and calorie burn. You need a plan.

2. Exercising Instead of Training

There’s a massive difference between working out and training.

Training follows a purpose. A structure. A progression.

If you’re just showing up and doing whatever feels good that day, you're missing out on the power of progressive overload—gradually increasing the challenge over time to build strength and muscle.

That’s where the real body composition changes happen. Not just burning calories, but building something special.

Here’s what my client, Wayne said:

***“When we first talked on the phone two years ago you said, “It sounds like you’re doing everything correctly but we’re probably missing the progressive overload piece”***
***At the time I had 12 years of CrossFit / training under my belt and had been eating well since 2008.***
***Progressive overload really was the missing piece.”***

3. Changing Your Routine Too Often

Here’s a controversial idea: you don’t need to confuse your muscles every few weeks.

Muscles are like toddlers; they thrive on routine.

If you're hopping from program to program, switching workouts every other week because you're “bored” or afraid of plateaus… stop.

Repeat the basics. Track your progress. Sprinkle in variety strategically, not constantly.

Last but very much not least…

4. Going Through the Motions

You can have the perfect program on paper and still get nowhere if you're not lifting with intent.

Pushing close to failure, controlling the tempo with good form, and staying focused during your sets is what makes a workout effective.

From what we see in public gyms, most people naturally work at about 60-70% effort in their weight lifting.

That’s not enough to see progress my friend.

That same workout done with control, purpose, and ~90% effort is what will take you to the next level.

Not sure how to dial this in? If only you knew a coach! 😜

We know the time you have to spend on your workouts is limited and valuable. That’s why we want you to avoid these mistakes.

If you want results, you’ve got to go beyond showing up and getting tired.

Train with structure.
Stick with a plan long enough for it to work.
Lift with purpose, not on autopilot
And stop expecting a sweaty class to do what structured strength training is meant for.

The only real shortcut is to hire a professional to guide you and hold you accountable.

Lucky for you, that’s what we do.

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