RP Strength Podcast Getting Psyched Up for the Gym
Sep 23, 2024
Mike, an expert in gym motivation and training techniques, and Nick, a fitness enthusiast known for his energizing music choices, dive into preparing mentally for workouts. They share hilarious anecdotes about psyching up for the gym, from Mike’s memorable pre-lift rituals to Nick’s go-to workout jams. The duo discusses the psychology behind motivation strategies, how to balance calmness and intensity, and the importance of technique in strength versus hypertrophy training. They even touch on the intriguing metabolic behaviors of T-Rex and how it all connects to human instincts!
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Fame and Familiarity: Navigating Public Recognition
02:20 • 5min
Mind Games at the Gym
07:27 • 19min
Adventures with Polar Bears and Musings on Animal Athleticism
26:42 • 2min
Exploring Dinosaur Biology and Human Evolutionary Fears
28:52 • 2min
Psychology of Intense Workouts
30:53 • 17min
The Mindset of Competition
47:43 • 23min