Avoid These Six Mistakes In the Gym

QUESTION I’ve been training for a few months, and I’d like to avoid the common pitfalls that derail others. What are some of the biggest mistakes to avoid in the gym? ANSWER You already avoided one of the most common errors, which is thinking only in terms of “dos,” without any regard to the “don’ts” that can sabotage training efforts. The possible pitfalls awaiting you could fill volumes, so I’ll cover some of the best general rules to keep you on track.  1) Don’t be radical.