Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 3264: Technology Changes Faster Than Us by Ross Enamait of Ross Training on Keeping Up With Tech
Jan 19, 2026
Ross Enamait, a fitness coach and author of RossTraining.com, dives into the evolution of technology versus the enduring power of physical training. He uses hill sprints, inspired by NFL legend Walter Payton, to illustrate the importance of consistency and effort. Ross emphasizes that, unlike rapidly changing tech, the human body thrives on proven methods and sustained dedication. He warns against the temptation to discard effective routines for flashy new trends, advocating for patience in achieving lasting fitness results.
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Hill Sprints Inspired By Walter Payton
- Ross Enamait recalls clearing a hill sprint path after watching Walter Payton as inspiration.
- He pretended Payton was watching and ran until "the hill finished me" to honor that tenacity.
Bodies Don't Need Constant Updates
- Technology evolves exponentially while human bodies change much more slowly and predictably.
- Ross argues that some training methods remain timeless because biology doesn't require constant updates.
Tech Pace Fuels Training Impatience
- Rapid tech cycles create a cultural expectation of constant change that bleeds into training habits.
- Young athletes often switch programs prematurely because they assume newer equals better.