Are you someone that geeks out on all the data and stats post-workout? Or are you someone that works out for the joy of it? And what if you could experience both? In this podcast episode, Mark has a fascinating conversation with Dr Zondi, renowned sports and exercise medicine physician. Dr Zondi shares her expertise on measuring performance, exploring the good, the bad, and the ugly. Join us as we delve into performance tracking, its benefits, risks, and how to approach it with intentionality. Discover the keys to optimizing your fitness journey while maintaining the joy and fulfilment that should always be at its core. Get ready to be inspired and motivated by this captivating conversation.
Our favourite quotable moments:
"The goal of exercise should always be to have fun, first and foremost." - Dr Zondi
"If any of these three things happen (you lose sight of the goal, you set unrealistic targets, or it becomes an obsession), then you're the kind of person who should actually stop measuring metrics." - Dr Zondi
"Be very purposeful and intentional with what you're measuring." - Dr Zondi
"Know why you're measuring, how you're measuring, and the frequency with which you measure." - Dr Zondi
"Setting individualized and personalized goals is important for avoiding demoralization." - Dr Zondi
"Optimise your fitness journey while maintaining joy and fulfillment at its core." - Dr Zondi
Dr Zondi is a Physician and Business Executive with diversified healthcare and leadership experience. Her mission is to see Africa and her people thrive, applying her expertise and experience in clinical strategy, strategy implementation, change management and project execution. She is a dynamic and inspirational orator who has addressed local and international audiences on topics related to clinical medicine, change management, transformation and diversity and leadership. Dr Zondi has a sound track record working meritoriously in fast-paced, competitive, and highly pressured environments, and has established a reputation for developing and maintaining excellent business rapport and credibility with key stakeholders.