#417 Austin Current - Does “Optimal” Matter In Training and Lifestyle?

Austin Current, author of The Science of Strength Training, joins me for a deep dive into what “optimal” really means - and doesn’t mean - in training, coaching, and everyday life.We explore how perfectionism, online debates, and unrealistic standards can derail people who simply want to train well, feel good, and live a sustainable lifestyle.Austin shares insight on:• Why keeping promises to yourself builds self-belief• Why it’s better to view your effort like a dial, not an on/off switch• What he means by a Goldilocks zone in training and life• The messy online war over what is “optimal”• Why “good enough” is truly enough for most people’s exercise technique• How to think about fatigue, form, and technique without overcomplicating training• Whether two-a-day sessions are useful or unnecessary• And much moreCHAPTERS00:45 The Importance of Self-Belief and Keeping Promises03:39 Balancing Professional and Personal Life08:51 The Concept of 'Good Enough' in Fitness and Life18:10 RP Strength and Personal Training Insights22:03 Form, Technique, and Injury Prevention in Training30:55 Training to Failure - Observations and Beliefs32:33 Client Progress and Adaptation34:07 Technique vs. Form - A Deeper Dive35:40 Pattern Recognition in Training37:14 Effective Coaching Cues43:37 Two-a-Day Training Sessions - Pros and Cons50:19 Final Thoughts and RecommendationsSUPPORT THE SHOWIf this episode helped you, you can help me by:• Subscribing and checking out more episodes• Sharing it on your social media (tag me - I'll respond)• Sending it to a friend who needs thisFOLLOW ANDREW COATESInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://www.andrewcoatesfitness.comPARTNERS AND RESOURCESRP Strength App (use code COATESRP)https://www.rpstrength.com/coatesJust Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off)https://justbitememeals.com/MacrosFirst (nutrition tracking)https://www.macrosfirst.com/KNKG Bags (15% off)https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676Versa Gripps (discount link)https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesTRAINHEROIC - FREE 90-DAY TRIAL (2 steps)Go to https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfreeReply to the email you receive (or email [email protected]) and let them know I sent you