📝 Episode Description

In this episode of Beast of Burden, Paul answers a listener's question:

Why is strength training so effective for getting in shape—and how does it compare to other popular forms of exercise like running, CrossFit, and Hyrox?

With decades of personal experience, Paul unpacks the real reason we train, the key differences between sport, exercise, and training, and what most people get wrong when choosing how to get in shape.

Whether you're a runner, lifter, weekend sweat junkie or just starting out, this episode gives you a framework to decide what method fits your goals, lifestyle, and time.

📄 Show Notes

🔑 In This Episode:

The difference between sport, training, and exercise

Why most people are solving the wrong problem with the wrong tool

What strength training does that other methods don’t

Where running, CrossFit, and Hyrox fit into the fitness picture

Why hypertrophy and hormonal response matter more than calorie burn

Strength as a shortcut to a better body, especially for busy professionals

How to pick your modality based on your actual desired outcome

What “structure” and “consistency” mean in real-world training

🔗 Links & Extras

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