Have you noticed that some of the hardest exercises to perform are bodyweight exercises? The reason for this is that with bodyweight exercises you cannot adjust the weight you are lifting, instead, you are forced to lift your own bodyweight and so the heavier you are, the harder it will be. As with any exercise, the only way to get better at it is by practicing it over and over again. The question I get frequently is: how do you practice an exercise that you can barely do one

It is a good idea to change your workout plans every so often to get out of the rut of doing the same workouts all the time. By changing the program it keeps things interesting and allows your body to continue developing. However, if you follow the same workout for a prolonged period of time it is very likely that one of two things could happen: 1. You might get bored and lose interest in training due to the monotonous workouts. 2. You hit a plateau with your progress

How will you know where you are going if there is no plan in place? Firstly it’s ideal to jot down a few goals as well as an action plan to get you there. If you are following a sound plan (both in the gym and nutrition-wise) and really working hard towards your goals you will no doubt get to goal eventually. Though in the meantime how do you know for sure that the steps you are taking are actually working? What can you do to track progress and how important is it really? Per

Here are some statistics: At least 50 percent of people starting weight training will quit working out after the first month. By six months the number will have increased to about 75 percent. By the end of the year only about 10 percent of those who first began will still be hitting the gym on a regular basis. Chances are that if you have made it into that 10% of people you will stick with it for a long time and make it a lifestyle. No excuses! #fitness