Fitness Trackers: Helpful Tool or Expensive Distraction?

In this episode of Beast of Burden, Paul Bassett tackles a common question in the modern fitness world: should I be using wearable fitness tech? From Whoop straps to Apple Watches, heart rate monitors to step counters. Paul shares what’s useful, what’s not, and why too much data can be a distraction.

But this episode isn’t just about gadgets it’s about clarity. Paul breaks down why a well-written plan, followed with consistency, still beats all the high-tech noise. He discusses how tracking only matters if it leads to action, and how the most successful clients aren’t the ones with the best kit they’re the ones who stay focused.

In This Episode:

• Why fitness tech isn’t the silver bullet
• The danger of passive tracking and constant data
• What most successful clients actually do
• How to use simple tools like spreadsheets, tape measures, and a training plan effectively
• Paul’s experience with Whoop and why he stopped using it
• How to avoid the “data trap” and focus on execution

Quote of the Episode:

“You don’t need to track everything. You need to act on what matters.”

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