Missing Workouts - The Myths and Truths

About this episode

Jessica Valant discusses the myths and truths about missing workouts and how to maintain a healthy relationship with fitness.

Have you ever missed a few workouts and immediately felt like you were back at square one? You're not alone and today you'll learn both the myth and truth of missing workouts. In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica tackles one of the biggest myths in fitness: the belief that missing a few days (or even a few weeks) of exercise means you've lost all of your progress. Drawing on both science and her experience as a physical therapist, Jessica explains what actually happens to your body when you take a break from exercise and why your fitness is far more resilient than you've been led to believe. You'll learn:• How long it really takes to lose strength and cardiovascular fitness• Why short breaks can be beneficial for your body and mind• The science behind muscle memory and getting back into a routine• How all-or-nothing thinking sabotages consistency• Why guilt and shame are often more damaging than missed workouts• Practical mindset shifts to help you stay motivated and resilient Jessica also shares her favorite strategies for navigating busy seasons, injuries, travel, illness, and life's inevitable interruptions without falling into the trap of believing you've failed. If…

People in this episode

Host: Jessica Valant

Topics covered

• missing workouts
• fitness myths
• muscle memory
• exercise breaks
• mindset shifts
• consistency

Keywords

• workout consistency
• fitness progress
• exercise breaks
• muscle memory
• mindset
• guilt
• shame

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