Don't Make These 5 Exercise Mistakes for Weight Loss | Physical Therapist on the 12-3-30 Workout

When you’re trying really hard to lose weight, you might find yourself doing endless hours of cardio or going hard with HIIT workouts, only to see no results on the scale. This is such a common experience, but it doesn’t need to be this way! In this episode, Dr. Payton Busker, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the Head of Content and Fitness Instructor at Evlo Fitness, walks us through the five biggest mistakes she sees people making with exercise and what you can tweak to hit your goals!

Connect with the Evlo Fitness team!
Dr. Payton Busker’s Instagram
Payton’s TikTok
Evlo Fitness Instagram
Evlo Fitness Tiktok
Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT
Fit Body, Happy Joints Podcast


Some key takeaways from this episode include:
If weight loss is your primary goal, nutrition is the key to achieving that, not exercise. Exercise will of course help and has so many amazing health benefits, but it shouldn’t be the core driver of your weight loss efforts.
Don’t steer clear of weightlifting just to avoid bulking up. It takes SO much effort to bulk up, and working with a Registered Dietitian will ensure your strength training efforts are helping you lose fat and build muscle.
You need to prioritize recovery, sleep, and cool downs at the end of a workout. Plan your week to give you time between the different muscle groups you’re working, and get the right amount of sleep to build those muscles!

Hi! I’m Illa (MS, RDN) and I am a Registered Dietitian who provides weight loss coaching for millennials. There are so many health companies and fad diets out there that want to convince you to buy their products, but I’m here to show you that you don’t need any products to lose weight! It just takes a little behavior change and food tracking.


Connect with us!: