FitnessFAQs Podcast #51 - Eric Helms - The Smartest Way To Build Muscle
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Jul 10, 2024 Dr. Eric Helms, a respected coach and academic in strength training, shares invaluable insights on muscle building and strength optimization. He tackles common fitness mistakes and emphasizes the importance of a positive mindset. Eric debunks myths surrounding optimal workouts, highlighting that low and high reps can both promote growth. He stresses personalized strategies for choosing the right exercises and discusses the significance of environmental factors in developing sustainable fitness habits.
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Environmental Design
- Modify your environment to support your fitness goals.
- Attach healthy behaviors to daily routines and make them enjoyable.
Approach vs. Avoidance Goals
- Approach goals, focusing on what you want to do, are more effective than avoidance goals.
- Structure, support, and regular check-ins are crucial for maintaining goals.
The Power of Negativity
- Negativity can highlight the gap between our desired and actual selves, prompting change.
- Leverage negative experiences to create positive, approach-oriented goals.