Every piece of fitness advice I could come up with after 6 years in the gym

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Every piece of fitness advice I could come up with after 6 years in the gym

Source; Twitter Thread

1. Stop drinking alcohol. 

2. Fasted workouts burn 20% more calories
3. 30 minutes is all the time you need to get in shape
4. Sun exposure can boost testosterone levels by as much as 69%
5. Don’t post gym pics for attention
6. Find a woman who loves to cook for you

7. Higher reps/lower weight to lose weight
8. Heavier weight/fewer reps to build mass
9. Never sacrifice form for heavier weight
10. Morning workouts lead to healthier decisions throughout the day
11. 10,000 steps per day are huge for weight loss

12. Increase weight or reps each week to get stronger
13. If you’re not gaining weight, you’re not eating enough
14. Train core 4-5x per week
15. Fasting + black coffee in the morning are great for burning fat 

16. If you’re not losing weight, you’re eating too much or not burning enough calories
17. A few sets of dumbbells and a bench are all you need to get shredded
18. Healthy eating is easier than you think. Get a bunch of eggs, ground meat, and fruit 

19. Don’t expect instant results. Take a picture of your physique on day 1, commit to the routine for 6 months, and reflect on how far you’ve come at that point
20. You don’t need to follow a strict diet. Just eat whole foods and prioritize protein 

21. Develop a sleep routine. Quality sleep will make your muscles grow & recover faster while burning fat quicker.
22. Working out with a partner will prevent you from using your phone during workouts.
23. Find exercises you enjoy and do them routinely. Fancy isn’t necessary 

24. Lift legs 2-3x per week. This will help ALL muscles grow faster
25. Do back workouts to build depth in your physique
26. 75% of your meals should be protein
27. You cannot control *where* you burn fat. You just have to be patient

28. If your muscles are in pain, lt them rest & workout a different part of your body
29. Injury prevention should be your #1 priority at all costs
30. Don’t underestimate the 2.5pound weights. Use these to get stronger gradually 

31. Drink room-temperature water when working out
32. The people you meet at the gym will be the nicest people you’ll ever meet
33. Running shoes are the worst thing you can lift in. Flat-bottoms only
34. Take creatine if you’re trying to put on mass 

35. The easiest way to get addicted to the gym is by doing workouts you genuinely enjoy for the first couple of weeks. Once you’ve developed the habit of “going” then try doing new exercises 

36. If you expect results instantly, you will fail. If you give yourself 12 months and just do the right things on a consistent basis, you’ll transform your entire life 

37. If you’re not tracking calories, you’ll struggle to gain/lose weight. Use MyFitnessPal or hire a coach to make this easier
38. Lifting with perfect form should be your focus at all times.
39. Get 30 minutes of direct sun every day 

40. You will never regret going to the gym even when you didn’t feel like it before
41. Use a high-quality protein powder to help you hit protein goals
42. 90% of what you drink should be water 

43. Healthy eating is just as easy as unhealthy eating. You just don’t know “what” to eat. Eggs, ground meat & fruit are super quick to make.
44. If you have a full-f*cking belief that you can make this happen, you’ll be unstoppable. Believe in yourself 

At the end of the day, nothing in this list matters if you’re not going to get started today

“Oh I’ll start tomorrow” but will you?

I used to be scrawny, depressed and had zero-confidence

Now I love every minute that I’m alive

Getting in shape will change your life forever. 

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