VNR #261: Stop saying it’s the same workout!

About this episode

Pat and Adrian discuss the pitfalls of comparing workouts over time and how variations in performance can affect an athlete's mindset.

-People will often do a workout, & then repeat that “same” workout months later. -This is a fair comparison if all elements of the workout remain the same each time. -However, what often happens is an athlete will use a heavier loading the second time & then be disappointed if/when they do not beat their previous score. -Comparison is a useful tool, but it is also the thief of joy. -In this episode Pat & Adrian discuss this scenario.

People in this episode

Hosts: Pat, Adrian

Topics covered

• workout comparison
• athlete performance
• fitness mindset
• loading variations
• joy in fitness

Keywords

• workout
• performance
• comparison
• fitness
• loading
• athlete
• joy

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