Episode 36. Does gym culture make you feel like you’re not doing enough? In this episode, Katie shares 11 things she doesn’t do as a gym girl, and what to focus on instead to actually move toward your fitness goals. You’ll feel empowered to learn that you don’t need to take pre-workout or do barbell back squats to take your fitness seriously. Because there’s no one “right” way to approach fitness, only the way that works best for you!
0:00 Intro
1:22 Wear A Fitness Tracker
6:31 Take Progress Photos
12:03 Repeat The Same Workout Routine
13:12 Exclusively Weightlift
14:24 Trust Everything On Social Media
17:51 Pay For Luxury Gyms
21:43 Judge Beginners
23:20 Use Negative Reinforcement
25:45 Chase A Sweat For Results
26:53 Follow Toxic Influencers
28:56 Get A Post-Workout Pump
29:48 Community Responses
36:38 Outro
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