Fitness Confidential

Unwinding the Habits - Episode 2718

Nov 3, 2025
Vinnie and Anna explore the concept of unwinding long-held fitness habits, highlighting how outdated advice can linger. Vinnie shares a story about a gym-goer doing excessive sets and argues for more effective workout strategies. He also discusses the simplicity of nutrition with a quick tuna recipe. Rollerblading makes a comeback for Vinnie, who observes people distracted by their phones, missing the beauty around them. The duo reflects on the epidemic of misinformation in fitness and the real role of exercise in maintaining health.
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ANECDOTE

Woman Doing Excess Sets At Gym

  • Vinnie observed a gym friend (“Leona”) doing many sets with long rests despite knowing better advice.
  • She admitted she followed an old Gold's Gym trainer's multiple-set routine instead of updating habits.
INSIGHT

Drug Era Shaped Training Myths

  • Old training myths persist because they were popularized by influential figures using performance drugs.
  • Modern trainees can get results with far fewer sets when not relying on pharmacological aids.
ADVICE

Limit Sets To Avoid Overtraining

  • Do no more than three sets per exercise for most trainees to avoid overtraining and injuries.
  • Use one-to-three heavy sets to failure or ramping sets when appropriate instead of doing excessive sets.
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