Is your fitness routine too exciting? It might be killing your gains. In this episode, we sit down with fitness coach and former gymnast Kara Shaffer to discuss why "boring is better" when it comes to building true strength.

We dive deep into the psychology of consistency versus motivation, why you need to stop rushing your reps, and the truth about fitness social media. Kara breaks down her philosophy on progressive overload, the importance of mobility, and how to use RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) to train smarter, not harder.

Whether you are restarting your fitness journey for the New Year or you are an experienced lifter hitting a plateau, this conversation will change how you approach the gym.

In this episode, we cover:
Why motivation is a trap (and what to rely on instead).
The "Slow Down" method: How tempo changes your results.
Gymnastics discipline applied to adult fitness.
Net Positive: Navigating the fitness side of social media.
How to structure a workout plan that actually lasts.

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