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EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 10 MIN

Ep189. Why Fat Loss Is NOT A Marathon.

from The Forever Athletic Podcast · host Ian Wood

Join the next intake of Start With 6 here: www.coachianwood.com/startwith6Fat loss is often described as a marathon, but what if that mindset is actually slowing your progress down?In this episode, I explain why fat loss works far better as a series of short, focused “sprints” rather than one long, never-ending effort. You’ll learn how structured fat-loss phases improve motivation, adherence and long-term results, and why having a clear finish line changes everything.In this episode we cover:Why the “fat loss is a marathon” mindset fails so many peopleHow sprint phases improve focus, urgency and consistencyThe role of maintenance phases in making results stickWhat a realistic fat-loss sprint actually looks likeHow to use sprint cycles to finally stop “trying” and start finishing fat-loss phasesCoaching enquiries:Visit 👉 www.coachianwood.com

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