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Don’t fall for the TRAP

Fitness food companies and food companies in general will write ‘slim’ ‘skinny’ ‘weight loss’ ‘low cals’ on their packaging to grab your attention

It is a marketing technique and one that clearly works because they are all still in business!

The companies are playing you, don’t fall for it!

Tips to get around it:

✅Be more aware when you are doing your food shop

✅If it is really expensive, read the back of the packet to see if it is worth it

✅Buy a small quantity and try it out before you commit to buying more

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Consistency

The level of consistency you can produce will look different compared to others, so take an individualised approach.

When trying to be consistent, be realistic. Allocate time to what you are trying to be consistent with.

Have a plan, stick to the plan!

The plan here has always been to increase my weights on BP, I’ve stuck to it regardless of ups and downs 135kg bench I’m coming for you!!

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Bringing a set to failure?

“Failure” is basically lifting a weight that is heavy enough that you struggle to hit the rep range you have in mind.

For a set of ten it would see you struggle around rep 9 & 10. If you have some experience lifting weights it can be a great tool for progression.

Here’s some of the things you can do before you try it out!

Prioritize safety:

Select the right exercise

Make sure your set up is safe

Asses the environment around you

Get a spot off someone you know can help if you get into trouble

Have an escape plan!

Warm up:

Make sure you are warmed up correctly to reduce the chance of injury

See how your body is feeling on the day

Training to failure isn’t the wisest choice for every session and I definitely wouldn’t recommend it because of increased risk of injury, accumulates muscle fatigue and increased DOMS, but if it’s implemented correctly, you can definitely reap the rewards