Strength In Context E10: The Double-Edged Sword of Data Tracking: Helpful Tool or Dangerous Distraction?
Schultze and Jorge dive into the growing influence of technology on fitness and performance. They tackle the pros and cons of tracking devices, from identifying useful trends to the distractions of overanalyzing metrics. Discover how life circumstances shape training decisions, why balancing subjective intuition with hard data is key, and which metrics actually matter in coaching and performance. Whether you're a lifter, a coach, or a tech-savvy athlete, this episode breaks down how to use fitness technology as a tool—not a crutch.
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Tech Meets Fitness: The Evolution of Tracking Metrics (00:08:59)
The Double-Edged Sword of Data Tracking (00:18:00)
Navigating Technology and Training Decisions (00:27:28)
Tracking Metrics for Progress (00:35:03)
The Importance of Subjective Metrics (00:43:06)
Evaluating the Usefulness of Metrics (00:49:59)