Episode 304: Avoiding the start-stop cycle: maintaining motivation in your training

Today, I’m recordin’ from my car, fresh off a gym sesh. In this EP, I discuss how to stay engaged in your training and avoid the start-stop cycle. I talk about the balance between structure and novelty and how we need both to maintain our motivation. I provide strategies to help keep you engaged in your training.

Key Takeaways:

• Setting clear, inspiring goals that keep you focused and driven.


• How to listen to your body and adapt your training to fit your energy levels.


• Combining structure and flexibility to make training sustainable.


• The role of fun and novelty in keeping your workouts exciting.


• Strategies for maintaining motivation and avoiding the start-stop cycle.


• Embracing changes in your training goals and methods over time.


• Understanding how mental engagement enhances physical performance.


• Tips for preventing overtraining and maintaining long-term enthusiasm.


• The benefits of having a supportive training environment.


• Recognising and celebrating small wins to stay motivated.

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Time Stamp:

• 00:00 Welcome Back to the Warrior School Podcast


• 00:22 Gym Session Reflections


• 02:35 Training Goals and Challenges


• 05:12 Building a Training Foundation


• 09:31 Engagement in Training


• 19:03 Staying Motivated and Energised


• 26:25 Learning New Skills and Progress


• 35:16 Long-Term Commitment to Training


• 39:24 Final Thoughts and Farewell