
You’re Probably Not Training Hard Enough | Episode 83
From Endless Pursuit Podcast by Mackenzie Smith
June 1, 2026 · 31 min · Episode 83
About this episode
This episode discusses the importance of training intensity and recognizing true effort in fitness.
In this episode, we’re diving into a hot take: More people need to overtrain. Now before everyone freaks out, we’re not saying train seven days a week, ignore recovery, and destroy yourself in the gym. But the reality is that most people stop when things get uncomfortable—not when they’ve actually reached their limits. You need to know the limits to be able to truly listen to your body. We break down the difference between training hard and simply feeling like you’re training hard, why your body needs a reason to change, and how many people mistake discomfort for true effort. And if this episode made you realize you might not actually need more effort, but a better setup, we put together our 5 Steps to Drop Your Next 5 Pounds guide. It breaks down the exact steps we focus on with clients to help the scale drop without adding more stress or complexity. Snag it here: https://fitwithmackenzie.com/next5lbs Connect With Us Mackenzie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit_with_mackenzie/ Twitter: https://x.com/smithhmackenzie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smithhmackenzie/ Laurence Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestlifedude/ Twitter: https://x.com/bestlifedude/ If You…
People in this episode
Host: Mackenzie Smith
Topics covered
- training intensity
- overtraining
- fitness limits
- body awareness
- weight loss strategies
Keywords
- training hard
- overtraining
- fitness
- body limits
- weight loss
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Organizations: Fit With Mackenzie
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