Before I get into this post, you need to know that I’m a stickler for specifics. I’ve always been one to follow instructions to a T.

Having actually had OCD as a kid, I think that’s where it stems from.

So I just want you to know that no, I’m not a weirdo staring around the gym, silently criticizing all the hard-working people in there. That would be absolutely awful! I’m so happy to see a gym full of people at all different fitness stages. But I can’t help but notice when someone’s doing something wrong or inefficiently.

I am a personal trainer, after all. And I became one to share exercise knowledge with as many people as I can.

So I’m here today to tell you what I see most often so you won’t make those same mistakes.