In this episode, Anthony breaks down how strength data should guide decisions, not create confusion. He explains why both ignoring measurement and obsessing over it lead to poor outcomes, and how everyday athletes can use simple tools like a logbook, RPE, and occasional testing to drive progress. You will learn what to track, when it matters, and how to know if your training is actually working.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction and the role of data

(00:55) Why we measure strength

(03:15) Technology versus decision making

(07:07) The practical monitoring system

(10:53) Tracking is not the same as using

(13:19) Strength as a foundational capacity

(15:44) When testing should occur

(17:00) Final takeaways

Disclaimers & Disclosures

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