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5 Tips To Head Back To The Gym | Ask Erik

With the new year approaching quickly, you may have a resolution to get back into the gym.

Here are 5 tips that Erik has to get back in the gym:

1. Have a clear-cut goal
2. Check your ego at the door
3. No such thing as spot reduction with fat loss
4. Hit your squats and deadlifts
5. Don't go ab crazy

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Erik's Weekly Fitness Tip | 4 Key Training Tips

 

It Doesn't Come Easy

Quick fixes, instant gratification, and being easy do not go with being healthy, strong, and fit.  Building a strong, healthy body takes time, planning and discipline. 

4 Key Training Tips

Here are 4 key sticking points that will always increase your chances for success!  

1.     Lift heavy!  Your mom was wrong, it’s okay to lift heavy when proper technique is executed.  Heavy weights build a stronger foundation by making your bones, tendons, and ligaments stronger. They also increase lean body mass.  Our body starts to lose lean body mass after the age of 30, you will want to do everything you can to preserve that muscle.

2.     Consistency.  Results will show when you put in the work.  Not every workout will be epic and they don’t need to be.  Punch your time card at the gym 2-4 days a week for months upon months and see what happens. You will be amazed! 

3.     Don’t forget about your legs.  Abs, abs, abs, arms, and chest are often the go-to when it comes to muscles worked.  I totally understand the vanity part, but if you want to be strong, train your legs.  Learn how to squat. And when I mean squat make sure your hip crease goes below your knee!

4.     Fun! Working out should be fun and should include things that challenge you and things that you want to do.  When things are fun, you are more likely to do them! 

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A Balancing Act

 
Karol doing her thing

Karol doing her thing

Hailing from Palos Verdes in the Super Mini Flyweight Weight Class meeeeeeet Karol! 

Karol might be petite, but let me tell you she’s mighty strong!  Karol is the sweetest, most thoughtful little lady you could ever meet and she can give any 5 Star pastry chefs a run for their money. Seriously, I've had her Yummy Coffee Cake!

Karol is a lifelong runner and had never done any weight training before I started working with her over 3 years ago.  Her balance is not something that comes naturally to her so through her dedication to single leg exercises and some good ol’ fashion squats and deadlifts she’s greatly improved her strength, balance, and posture. 

Karol you have been a pleasure to work with, the GAINZZ you have made are truly amazing! 

Mazel Tov!! 


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