#1) DB Side Bends
These will not help you get a slim waist, get a flat stomach, or help you build rock-hard 6-pack abs. These are a total waste of time, unless you are a heavy squatting Powerlifter.
#2) 1-Leg Exercises
Now I don’t mean lunges, split squats, or step-ups. Instead, I’m referring to the silly trend where trainers have clients do rows or presses while standing on one leg. It’s ineffective. You will get more bang-for-your-buck by doing the basics, with good form, a tight core, and a challenging weight.
#3) Standing on a Ball or Half-Ball (BOSU Ball)
Again, a silly trend. I see trainers telling clients to do squats on a BOSU ball even though the client has no idea how to do a proper squat while standing on a regular, flat floor. The silly trainer is trying to look fancy and justify their overpriced rate. It’s sad and drives my blood pressure through the roof!
But just as with the above, you will get more bang-for-your-buck by doing the basics, with good form, a tight core, and a challenging weight while standing on the firm floor with both feet.
#4) Long, Slow, Boring Cardio – I.e. The Elliptical
Trainer John Rusin made a great point in his recent article, “The elliptical machine is too easy. However, it’s great for mental zombies who enjoy pretending to exercise.“
I’m sorry if that truth hurts, but it’s the harsh truth.
My ‘Human Nature’ test confirms it. Go into any gym. Look at the cardio equipment. The most popular machine is the elliptical. Why? It’s Human Nature to take the EASY way out.
Now compare the bodies of the people on the elliptical, taking the easy way out, and the bodies of folks doing the HARD basics in the strength training area…that’s where the slim, sexy bodies will be found.
That’s the cold, hard (body) truth.
#5) 30-Minute Arm Workouts for Overweight Folks
Listen, I love arm training, but if you are a 39-year old woman that needs to lose 25 pounds, you do not need to be spending 30 minutes doing six different arm exercises, like Hammer Curls or worse, the ultimately useless arm exercise, Triceps Kickbacks. Skip those.
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