Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 2773: Top Ways to Measure Progress (and the WORST)!
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Jan 16, 2026 The hosts dive deep into the best ways to measure fitness progress, pointing out why scales can be misleading. They emphasize the importance of performance and life quality over mere numbers. An amusing look at Babe Ruth's extravagant diet makes for a fun contrast to modern eating trends. They also explore updated food guidelines and share quirky insights about orca behavior. Fun parenting stories lighten the mood, while advice for training with osteoporosis and injury management keeps it informative.
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Ditch The Scale As Your Main Metric
- Avoid using the scale as your primary progress metric because it only measures body mass and fluctuates with water and muscle changes.
- Focus on performance, body composition checks, and longer-term trends instead of daily weigh-ins.
Use Performance Trends, Not Daily Noise
- Track performance improvements (strength, mobility, stamina) as primary evidence you're moving in the right direction.
- Use 30–90 day windows to assess trends rather than reacting to single workouts.
Life Quality Trumps Short-Term Metrics
- Prioritize life quality gains (energy, sleep, mood, libido, less pain) to create sustainable fitness habits.
- When fitness improves daily life, people keep training long-term.