3 gym mistakes and how to change them

and how simple changes can help you become the athlete you’re meant to be

Performance coach Mike Robertson is the founder of Robertson Training Systems in Indiana, USA, which has helped athletes and clients from all walks of life get fitter and achieve their performance goals through personalised programmes and a series of fitness books and DVDs. He talks to MF about his three foundations of training

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5 nutrition mistakes that you must avoid

Nutritionist Scott Baptie helps MF reveal the biggest mistakes you’re making when it comes to nutrition

There’s more to reaching your goals than being an avid gym-goer. A thousand crunches a day may make you sore but certainly can’t make up for an unhealthy diet. Proper nutrition is an important factor in reaching your fitness goals, and sports nutritionist and personal trainer Scott Baptie is helping us cover a few of the biggest mistakes you may be making in the kitchen.

Mistake #1: Avoiding fat

Many men looking to get shredded abs and cut triceps often make the mistake of avoiding high-fat foods at all costs. The belief that eating fatty foods makes you gain weight isn’t entirely false- fat contains more than twice the calories as its protein and carbohydrate counterparts. However, avoiding fats altogether is nutrition mistake #1. Fat has a variety of nutritional benefits, including its aid in brain development and the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Fat also provides linoleic and linolenic acids- the fatty acids that our bodies need but cannot produce on their own. Try opting for avocado, nuts, or salmon, all healthy sources of the essential fatty acids our bodies need.

Mistake #2: Banishing certain foods altogether

While some foods certainly provide more health benefits with fewer calories than others, deeming a food

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