Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates #417 Austin Current - Does “Optimal” Matter In Training and Lifestyle?
Nov 18, 2025
Austin Current, an exercise scientist and author of The Science of Strength Training, dives into the complexities of training and the chase for 'optimal'. He emphasizes the value of keeping promises to build self-belief and introduces the concept of viewing efforts as a dial rather than a switch. Austin debates the 'good enough' threshold in fitness, critiques the online wars over perfect techniques, and discusses the relevance of fatigue management. He also explores when two-a-day training sessions can be beneficial, offering practical insights for everyday fitness.
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Self-Belief Grows From Kept Promises
- Keeping small promises to yourself builds self-belief and career momentum.
- Austin says professional progress rose as he kept more personal commitments.
Match Promises To Your Bandwidth
- Set realistic boundaries and match promises to your actual bandwidth.
- Andrew suggests triage priorities and say no to obligations that force you to sacrifice key goals.
Returning To In-Person Training Changed Bandwidth
- Austin returned to in-person training two days a week and found it consumed two full workdays.
- That change forced him to reassess commitments and bandwidth versus earlier unlimited time.
