In this episode, Nate and Asim dive into the deeper side of fitness—the stuff no macro tracker or PR board can answer. Are we over-optimizing our lives and losing the ability to just live? Have we tied our self-worth to aesthetics, strength, or grind culture? And are we preparing for long-term freedom—or just chasing short-term validation?

We unpack the hidden lessons the gym teaches us, call out the biggest red flags in fitness culture, and ask: What are we really building… and is it enough?