What do you do when real life punches your training plan in the gut—literally? In this final episode of the Training Oh No's series, coaches Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson talk through some of the most awkward and frustrating interruptions lifters face: getting sick, diarrhea mid-session, travel, emotional stress, and total routine breakdowns.
You'll learn practical ways to handle training when you're sick, stressed, or just overwhelmed by life. They cover how to adjust (or skip) workouts without guilt, how to bounce back smarter, and how to keep a long-term mindset even when short-term chaos hits.
Whether you lift for longevity, health, hypertrophy, or sanity—this episode helps you train smarter when things go sideways.
🧠 KEY TAKEAWAYS
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What to do when illness (like stomach issues) strikes mid-training
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Why skipping a workout doesn't equal failure
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How to adjust your mindset and goals when life gets messy
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Training strategies during travel, stress, or emotional overload
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When lifting helps your mental health—and when it doesn't
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
🟢 0:00 – Intro & overview of life-disrupting training problems
💩 1:24 – "So, I had diarrhea…": Training and stomach issues
🧠 6:42 – Illness, mental health, and knowing when to rest
🧳 11:08 – Travel, stress, and life throwing off your routine
🏋️ 15:52 – Can you still train when you're a mess?
🛑 19:01 – Emotional stress vs. physical stress
🌀 23:28 – Rethinking consistency: Grace over guilt
🚀 26:48 – Final thoughts: Ending the Training Oh No's series
🔖 HASHTAGS
#StrengthTraining #TrainingProblems #FitnessForLife #TrainSmart #LifeHappens #FitnessOver40 #RealLifeLifting #BarbellTraining #WorkoutInterruptions #DiarrheaAndDumbbells
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