Too Fit to Rest Mentality: When Progress Becomes a Trap

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Between Two Coaches

Amanda Katz and Nick Klastava

62 episodes

2 days ago

Join Between Two Coaches, a weekly podcast helping you enjoy the fitness world with a more human approach. Each episode, we’ll bring problems faced in the fitness community to the surface and share solutions on creating a more sustainable, balanced mindset around your training goals. Consider this podcast your “go-to” on all things fitness, from a loving, supportive, no BS lens.

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Too Fit to Rest Mentality: When Progress Becomes a Trap

Between Two Coaches

47 minutes 49 seconds

2 months ago

Too Fit to Rest Mentality: When Progress Becomes a Trap

In this episode of Between Two Coaches, Amanda and Nick discuss the prevalent 'too fit to rest' mentality among athletes, particularly runners. They explore the psychological barriers that prevent individuals from taking necessary rest days and how this mindset can lead to burnout and injuries. The conversation emphasizes the importance of reframing rest as a crucial component of training rather than a setback. They provide practical tips for incorporating rest into training schedules and highlight the need for hobbies outside of running to maintain a balanced lifestyle. The episode concludes with a reminder that rest is essential for long-term success in fitness and running.

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(00:00) Introduction to the Podcast and Hosts' Updates

(08:27) Grand Slam Track Grievance

(11:57) The Biggest Loser Documentary Grievance

(15:34) The Too-Fit to Rest Mentality

(17:42) The Importance of Rest in Training

(20:37) Understanding the Fear of Losing Fitness

(23:52) The Role of Rest in Long-Term Progress

(27:16) Identifying Signs of Overtraining

(33:05) Reframing Rest as a Tool

(36:48) Practical Tips for Incorporating Rest

(42:18) Final Thoughts on Fitness and Rest

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Amanda - ⁠@amanda_katzz⁠

Nick - ⁠@nklastava⁠

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