Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates #395 Josh Taylor - Beating Gym Anxiety, Video Games, and The Problem With “Science Based Influencers”
Josh Taylor is coach who’s media combines evidence based information with his love of gaming.
Josh opens up about his personal experience and shares:
-His experience with gym anxiety and how he worked through it
-How the fitness helps with mental health struggles
-The challenges dealing with a large and engaged social media presence
-The evidence based benefits of gaming
-How set boundaries and enjoy personal joys without guilt
-Why he distanced himself from the “science based label”
-The problem with influencers who speak in absolutes
-How to best apply research to real world experience
-Why “boring makes for good results but not for good content”
-And much more
00:51 Struggling with Gym Anxiety
01:43 Dealing with Personal Challenges
04:54 Impact of Home Stress on Gym Attendance
06:02 Finding Refuge in the Gym
09:46 Overcoming Gym Anxiety
11:18 Fitness and Mental Health
14:54 Navigating Social Media Pressures
20:12 Balancing Work and Downtime
22:05 Guilty Pleasures and Relaxation
29:01 Critique of Modern TV Shows and Movies
30:21 The Witcher: A Deep Dive
33:58 Gaming: Benefits and Misconceptions
40:48 The Science-Based Lifting Debate
54:35 The DiCaprio Method and Rep Ranges
56:43 Final Thoughts and Resources
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