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00:00 Intro

01:24 The bullet hole problem

04:05 Survivorship bias in fitness

06:54 Where to look for optimal training approaches

0:00 Intro

Alec Blenis is a hybrid athlete, coach, science nerd, and movement optimist.

In this episode, we have a chat about how Alec got started with training and coaching, his thoughts on hybrid training mistakes and misconceptions, social media, and movement optimism.

Strength training requires lifting progressively heavier weights. However we also need to be able to train for long periods of time without stopping or getting hurt. Here's where to strike the balance with an example of a client of mine who hit a recent squat PR 30kg above his training weights.

Fitness products/services can be broadly categorised as cheap and fast, good and cheap, or good and fast. Each combination has its downsides, as it sacrifices the 3rd thing. I give examples of how this works in real life, and what might be the best option for you.

Are bicep curls functional? How many days per week to increase your fitness? Where should your feet go on bench?

In this episode I examine some of the arguments for and against the contentious topic of allowing cameras and video recording in gyms.