Jocko Podcast Jocko Underground: Are You Doing Too Much? How Do You Even Know?
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May 27, 2025 Explore the balance of physical activity and life goals as Jocko dives into what constitutes too much exercise. Discover strategies for ramping up workout intensity safely, especially as you age. Learn how to enhance your cardio with specific movements and avoid overtraining. The discussion also covers optimizing training methods for sports like jiu-jitsu and the importance of managing workout volume. Plus, get insights on developing a supportive fitness community to foster long-term health and resilience.
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Cardio Over Muscle Fatigue
- Use lightweight, easily repeatable movements like burpees, jumping jacks, and jumping rope for cardio without muscle fatigue.
- Start with short intense efforts followed by rests; gradually increase intensity, duration, or reduce rest for sustained cardio gains.
Purpose-Driven Fitness
- Define a clear reason or goal for your fitness routine to choose the right training methods.
- Use Metcon specifically for performance-based objectives rather than arbitrary fitness improvement.
Metcon's Purpose and Use
- Metcon training excels in performance improvement rather than muscle growth or fat loss.
- Tailor workouts to your specific goals; Metcon improves functional cardio for activities like Jiu Jitsu, hiking, or playing with kids.
