Health and Fitness Tips from Steven Dean

There are a few things as exciting as new gym members eager to make serious lifestyle changes and make up for lost time in their quest to get fit and healthy. Their motivation and passion are contagious, and watching transformations is one of the most fulfilling aspects of being a trainer. But in their excitement, many gym members make a common mistake - overtraining. The thinki9ng goes like this: "If 20 push-ups are good, then 30 must be better," or "If 35 pounds challenges my muscles, then I'll get ripped if I do 50!" In other words,  more is better and leads to faster results. Unfortunately, this is not the case, and taken to the extreme can lead to getting hurt and MISSING workouts. As with most things in life, moderation and consistency in fitness are the keys to success.  Too much of anything can be a bad thing, and there is no need to do more than the minimum needed for maximum results. For example, consider medication. If 200 milligrams o...