RX'D Radio E629: The Biggest Training Mistakes Beginners Keep Making
Dec 31, 2025
New lifters often struggle with misunderstandings about training, from setting unrealistic goals to poor planning. The hosts emphasize the importance of sustainable habit changes, integrating fitness into daily life, and anchoring motivation. They explore how lifestyle factors like nutrition, sleep, and activity can drive results even more than gym time. The discussion highlights using structured yet flexible training plans to maintain engagement, while effective communication is emphasized as a key coaching skill to foster trust and understanding.
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Prioritize Sustainable Small Changes
- Start with minimal, sustainable changes that produce real effects over time.
- Build habits (walks, protein shakes, sleep) before ramping training intensity.
Fix The Logistics First
- Solve logistics before programming by carving out real weekly time for training.
- Treat commute and access as part of session time so training is realistic.
Walking To The Gym Dropped 35 Pounds
- Dr Jordan Shallow offered free training if a client walked to the gym daily for six months.
- The client complied and lost about 35 pounds just by walking to and from the gym.