How To Improve Your Fitness Mindset - Dr. Eric Helms

08/05/2024 55 min Episodio 32
How To Improve Your Fitness Mindset - Dr. Eric Helms

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Explore fitness mastery with Dr. Eric Helms. We discuss the limitations of generic workouts and the importance of personalized fitness strategies. This episode provides practical advice and unique insights for both newcomers and experienced athletes looking to enhance their health journey.We challenge the misconceptions around SMART goals and promote a process-oriented approach for sustainable fitness habits. Through our personal and professional experiences, we emphasize the importance of behavior change and aligning exercise habits with personal identity to set achievable and impactful goals.We examine the importance of social support and enjoying fitness activities for consistent exercise. This episode also covers the mental aspects providing you with strategies to stay focused and optimize performance in your fitness and everyday life.00:00 - Introduction01:41 - Who is Quelly?03:41 - The 2 Most Important Fitness & Nutrition Studies in the Last 2 Decades10:44 - When Should We Focus on Meta-Analyses Versus Personal Experiments?18:22 - The Role of Preventative Medicine in Fitness22:03 - Effective Bodybuilding Techniques for the Average Gym-Goer24:55 - Balancing Frequency and Intensity in Fitness Routines28:01 - The Relationship Between Form, Weight, and Time Under Tension31:17 - Rethinking Progressive Overload35:43 - Where Could Fitness Coaches Improve Their Training?38:18 - Does External Accountability Enhance Fitness Outcomes?40:10 - The Link Between Motivation, Body Dysmorphia, and Progress44:52 - Process-Oriented Goals in Fitness50:41 - What Lessons from the Gym Apply Outside It?52:17 - The Last Question & Where To Find EricLet's connect!Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlakeBottrillYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@dstlld