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EPISODE · Nov 18, 2025 · 14 MIN

Escaping the "metrics trap" in fitness (Reissue)

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696. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? We are bringing you the best episodes from all of our hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. This week, Coach Kevin Don breaks down how our core values in fitness can be shaped by external metrics, from calorie counts to college rankings. He explores how devices and media oversimplify what we truly value, replacing joy and personal goals with data-driven targets. Plus, Kevin answers a listener's question on recovery, explaining the role of biomarkers in understanding when it’s safe to dive back into training.Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Transcripts available on your podcast player or at QuickandDirtyTips.com. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014.Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more fitness tips.Get-Fit Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.comhttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyhttps://twitter.com/GetFitGuyhttps://www.kevindon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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