FAREWELL

023 — When Does Exercise Become Unhealthy? (And Other Voicemails)

Mar 21, 2024

Discover when exercise turns unhealthy, the downsides of gamifying workouts, and tips for fitness as you age. Listen to voicemails on exercise habits and get insights on intrinsic motivation vs extrinsic rewards.

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Recognizing signs of addictive exercise habits is crucial for maintaining a healthy relationship with physical activity.

Transitioning from external rewards to intrinsic motivation promotes a sustainable and fulfilling approach to fitness.

Deep dives

Voicemail Incentive Success and Appreciation

The $20 incentive for calling the voicemail led to a significant increase in voicemails received, generating excitement and engagement from listeners. The hosts expressed gratitude for the positive response and appreciated the diverse range of voicemails from listeners nationwide, highlighting the impact of audience interaction on the podcast.

Confronting Trade-Offs in Pursuing Excellence

01:48

The Pitfalls of Specific Goals in Skill Development

01:01

Introduction

5min

Navigating the Thin Line Between Dedication and Addiction in Exercise

13min

Balancing Gamification and Intrinsic Motivation in Exercise

6min

Evolution of Exercise Goals and Myths About Aging

4min

Aging and Physical Performance Decline: Embracing the Inevitable

8min

Discussion on Running Performance, Listener Voicemails, and Community Participation

2min

We’ve got voicemail(s)! On the last roundtable, we opened up our phone lines a you all answered the call with some great questions. So today’s episode is dedicated to answering three of the issues raised: how to know when a relationship to exercise becomes unhealthy; (2) the psychological downsides to gamifying your movement practice, and how to know when to use intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation; (3) how to think about exercising and fitness as you age. Enjoy—and thanks for the great questions.

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FAREWELL

023 — When Does Exercise Become Unhealthy? (And Other Voicemails)

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Voicemail Incentive Success and Appreciation

Balancing Exercise and Addiction

Gamification of Exercise and Psychological Trade-Offs

Myths and Realities of Aging in Exercise

Confronting Trade-Offs in Pursuing Excellence

The Pitfalls of Specific Goals in Skill Development

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts