Welcome back to the Self-Selecting Podcast! In this solo episode, I dive into troubleshooting common problems that lead to bad workouts. I cover both internal and external factors that affect training performance and shares actionable solutions to help you break through barriers, whether it’s mental hang-ups, physical limitations, or gym environment issues. Tune in to get practical advice on how to get more out of your growth phase and avoid recurring workout issues that hold you back.

Timestamps:

- [00:00] - Introduction to troubleshooting bad workouts and solo episode announcement

- [01:07] - Psychological and physiological factors that can sabotage workouts

- [02:10] - Identifying internal vs. external problems in training

- [04:13] - Internal problem: Being hungry before workouts and why this happens

- [06:21] - Solution to pre-workout hunger: Adjusting food intake to optimize training

- [08:01] - Dehydration and its impact on workout performance

- [10:12] - How to address dehydration in the middle of a workout

- [13:20] - Treating hydration like dietary adherence: Prioritizing water intake

- [16:00] - Managing mental states like stress, distraction, and poor mood during workouts

- [19:00] - Feeling weak during workouts and how the menstrual cycle affects strength

- [22:00] - Adjusting expectations based on recovery and training intensity

- [25:40] - Overtraining: Balancing workout volume and intensity to avoid burnout

- [28:15] - External factors: Wearing the right outfit for comfort and performance

- [31:45] - Dealing with distractions in the gym, including people and timing

- [35:30] - Working out with a training partner: How it can help or hinder progress

- [38:45] - Controlling the gym environment to optimize your training sessions

- [44:00] - Summary of solutions to troubleshoot bad workouts and improve consistency

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