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How To Work Out Less And Get Fitter, The Secrets of Sustainable Fitness, What We Can All Learn From The World’s Best Athletes & Understanding The Stress Load of Exercise with Professor Stephen Seiler #422

Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

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The Mindset of Endurance Athletes

This chapter explores the humility and process-oriented mindset of elite endurance athletes like Kipchoge and Jornet, who enjoy the training journey rather than just the outcomes. It highlights the importance of balance between rigorous training and personal enjoyment, illustrated by Niels van der Poel's unique '5-2 approach.' The discussion emphasizes sustainable athletic success through mindfulness, adequate rest, and a supportive mental strategy, moving away from the harmful 'no pain, no gain' mentality.

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