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EPISODE · Feb 25, 2026 · 45 MIN

Bite-Sized Ideas If You Genuinely Hate Exercise (Part 1)

from Athletic But Definitely A Party Girl · host Tim Landicho

This one's for the reluctant exerciser — the person who knows they "should" move more but genuinely hates it. Last week I answered a listener question about this, but the question kept turning over in my head. I talked to my cousin about it. I posted a thread (for "research" purposes) that got 173 responses. And I realized: there's no one singular answer. So instead, I'm giving you a sampler platter of bite-sized ideas — take what resonates, leave what doesn't.We're covering: how to re-examine the role exercise plays in your life, the neuroscience of building new associations (neurons that fire together, wire together), and why not everything has to feel like a death sentence. Part 2 coming soon.Be #AthleticButDefinitelyAPartyGirlLinks Mentioned:Threads post (reformed Reluctant Exercisers)Eileen Gu Interview: Evidence Over AffirmationsLast week's Fitness Q&A episodeDr. Susie Reiner episode (exercise physiology + behavior change)Key Topics: reluctant exerciser, exercise motivation, neuroplasticity, neurons that fire together wire together, varying intensity, parasympathetic state, fitness mindset, behavior change, habit building, Eileen Gu, evidence over affirmation, Dr. Susie Reiner, exercise physiology, ABDAPGGot a question or topic suggestion? Send me a text, bb!Instagram: @timlandicho

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This one's for the reluctant exerciser — the person who knows they "should" move more but genuinely hates it. Last week I answered a listener question about this, but the question kept turning over in my head. I talked to my cousin about it. I posted a thread (for "research" purposes) that got 173 responses. And I realized: there's no one singular answer. So instead, I'm giving you a sampler platter of bite-sized ideas — take what resonates, leave what doesn't. We're covering: how to re-exami...

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