Performance is one of the most overused words in fitness, but most people never stop to define it. In this episode, Anthony breaks down what performance really means by separating capacity from skill and explaining why the basics still drive long-term improvement. You’ll learn how to evaluate your own performance, what truly moves the needle, and how to build the physical and mental qualities that hold up under pressure.
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Episode intro
(0:04) What “performance” actually means
(1:22) Why performance varies across individuals
(3:15) Capacity, skill, and the F1 analogy
(5:29) Early adaptations and long-term development
(8:42) Basics vs flashy training
(12:37) Defining performance for your goals
(15:19) Closing thoughts and takeaways
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