Chasing Excellence The ABCDs of Real Health: Attitude, Basics, Consistency & Discipline
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Sep 9, 2025 Delve into the complexities of health amidst social media noise, particularly TikTok's influence. Discover how to use social platforms wisely, focusing on boundaries and the basics. Explore the shift from traditional exercise to purposeful training, emphasizing gentler activities like Pilates. Unpack key health components, including hydration and strength training. Learn about creating structured fitness routines that balance various elements, alongside the significance of mindset in financial and mental well-being for overall health.
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America's Fitness Boom
- Derek Thompson reports a ~20% rise in Americans exercising daily over two decades, signaling a fitness boom.
- Ben and Patrick see this growth as net positive despite shifts toward gentler activities like Pilates.
Movement, Exercise, Training Spectrum
- Exercise sits between mere movement and purposeful training on a spectrum of activity.
- Training is intentional, measured, and aimed at specific performance outcomes like more pull-ups or faster miles.
Well-Rounded Training Defined
- Ben frames a continuum: sedentary → movement → exercise → training → well-rounded training.
- Well-rounded training blends strength, conditioning, and mobility to produce transferable fitness.
