RX'D Radio E631: Exercises Aren't Good or Bad. You're Asking the Wrong Question
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Jan 14, 2026 Discover why labeling exercises as 'good' or 'bad' is misleading and misses the bigger picture. The hosts argue that we should focus on the specific needs an exercise addresses instead. They emphasize the importance of solving the right problems and prioritizing foundational habits for lasting fitness success. An initial investment in hard work pays off in simpler maintenance later on. Tune in for insightful strategies on choosing the right exercises based on efficiency and skill, while making complex principles easy to understand for clients.
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Social Media Is A Context-Free Mirror
- Social media is a mirror that amplifies context-free fitness content and harms understanding.
- Use principles-based filters to quickly contextualize short-form fitness claims.
Match The Exercise To The Job
- Ask: what is the tool and what job do I need it to do before labeling an exercise good or bad.
- Choose the exercise that best fits the person, task, frequency, and load.
Solve Today's Biggest Problem First
- Timing and priority determine whether an intervention is worth doing now.
- Ask if the problem is a 'today problem' before chasing complex solutions.
