We think fitness is about the body. But in truth, it begins in the story we tell ourselves.
In this conversation with Jake Parker, we explore fitness not as a battle of discipline, but as a shifting of identity.
Humans evolved in a world of scarcity where every calorie mattered. Now, in a world of abundance, that same wiring works against us. The magic, Jake suggests, is in designing new defaults. Defaults where exercise becomes an act of self-kindness, food choices become votes for the person you want to be, and consistency becomes less a grind and more a groove.
Fitness then stops being a task and starts becoming a story of who you are becoming.
Learn:
The differences between female and male beliefs around exercise
How environments shape habits more than willpower does
The top 3 mistakes people make when getting fit
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Chapters
00:00 Jake Parker - Psychology of fitness
02:23 Fitness and Nutrition Philosophy
03:28 Genetics and Fitness Challenges
04:48 Overcoming Obesogenic Environment
06:54 Building a Sustainable Diet
12:50 Approaching diet flexibly and pragmatically
15:32 Shifting Identity and Embracing Fitness
21:40 Common Fitness Mistakes
23:38 Forming Healthy Habits
25:25 Overcoming Lack of Motivation
25:52 Reward and Punishment Systems in Fitness
27:53 Designing Your Environment for Success
30:48 Personalized Fitness Approaches
31:23 Strength Training and Muscle Maintenance
33:56 Womens vs Mens approach to fitness
35:56 Handling Injuries and Setbacks
39:42 Online Coaching vs. In-Person Training
42:05 Avoiding the All-or-Nothing Mentality
43:11 Practical Tips for Getting Unstuck
46:30 Claim a free month of coaching
48:00 Wrap up
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