Take a walk through any gym, and you'll notice many mistakes. Mistakes that waste time. Mistakes that put people in danger. And mistakes that are just plain stupid. Maybe you even make a few of these mistakes yourself.


By avoiding these common blunders, you'll put yourself on the fast track to results. Check out the following 5 fitness mistakes and the solutions you need to avoid danger and to get fit fast.

Mistake 1: You use the wrong weight

The goal is to challenge your muscles, not to simply go through the motions. If you are able to complete 15 repetitions easily, then the weight is too light. On the flip side, if you aren't able to perform an exercise through its full range of motion, and find yourself cheating on form, then the weight is too heavy.

The proper weights will feel challenging but won't force you to sacrifice your form.

Mistake 2: You do the same routine

You may have noticed that most people do the same exercises each time they visit the gym. Maybe you've been doing the same exercise routine as long as you can remember - Some would say "If it's not broken, don't fix it"?

Exercise routines have expiration dates, this is the date they begin to lose effectiveness. As a rule of thumb never use the same routine for more than 4 weeks.

Mistake 3: You don't warm up

Most people consider warm up time to be wasted time - they'd rather jump right into the heart of the routine. What many people don't realize is that by warming up your muscles, you are able to perform at a higher intensity, which can mean greater results.

The point of a warm up is to increase your muscle temperature. Blood flow increases, muscles contract and muscle resistance is reduced. Your warm up should last 5-10 minutes.

Mistake 4: You use bad form

Gyms are filled with people performing exercises with bad form. The two biggest reasons are that you aren't concentrating on the exercise, or you're trying to lift weight that is too heavy. Using improper form while lifting weights almost always results in injury.

Take the time to achieve proper form, by doing so you'll avoid injury and will reap the full benefit from each exercise.

Mistake 5: You workout alone

People who exercise alone are less challenged, less accountable and typically see fewer results. It makes sense, doesn't it? Why rush to the gym if no one is there waiting for you? Why push yourself if no one is watching? Exercising alone is a recipe for disaster.

The best way to avoid injury and to see results is to work with me, your trusted source on fitness. I am passionate about seeing my clients achieve results - Without wasting your time, your energy or your effort on mistakes.


 

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Why is Jason Kozma's High Performance Fitness Program more effective than other trainer or gym's fitness programs? 

My program is a cosmetically - oriented program.  It focuses on improving how you look in combination with your health, strength and well-being.  Most fitness programs emphasize improvement in athletic fitness and strength, hoping this will create a desirable body shape.  More often than not, it doesn't: you end up with oddly developed or an unchanged body and an unhappy client. 

My program is designed to reshape your body.  You will gain strength, be healthier, and more fit. Together we will create the body you want.

What's the difference between Jason Kozma's High Performance system and what other trainers provide? 

1:  Most trainers train clients the same way  they train themselves without any thought given to the uniqueness of the client's body.  Their thinking is "If it works for me, it'll work for you."  Unfortunately, most trainers have been training for many years and do not know how to teach a client how to get in touch with their body and feel their muscles perform the exercises properly. 

For you to shape your body, you must be able to feel and control your muscles.  This is called the mind-body connection.  I will teach you this.

2: Most trainers have their clients perform the same workout every time, over and over again, for months or even years.  My clients enjoy an ever- evolving workout that varies as their bodies and needs change. The results of my approach include rapid weight loss, strength enhancement, and improved body and self-image.

I see the body as ever changing. My instruction is not constrained by a certain rote series of sets, reps, and exercises.  My clients improve quickly and safely.

Can you change my body? - Check out the before and after photos section to the right and see what you think.  If I can do it for these clients, I can do it for you! 100% of my clients have lost weight (or gained muscle) after following my program within the first two weeks.

About Jason Kozma's High Performance system:   My program combines weight training, cardiovascular exercise and a nutritional regimen.  You can transform the shape of your body and dramatically improve your health, strength, and self-image.   These techniques and my guidance enable my clients to lose (or gain) an average of 20 pounds in 8 weeks.

Even if you've never had success losing fat or gaining muscle before, my individually tailored program will work for you!  Call now and find out how quickly you can get in the best shape of your life!

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