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How to Show Up on Days You Don't Want To
Motivation is unreliable. Discipline sounds exhausting. So what actually gets people through the door on those I-don't-feel-like-it days? A coach's honest take.
February 1, 2026 · 5 min read
The All-or-Nothing Trap: Why 80% Effort Beats 100% Every Time
Perfectionism kills more fitness goals than laziness ever will. Here's why the people who get the best long-term results are the ones who stopped trying to be perfect.
Jan 25, 2026 · 5 min
Rest Days Aren't Lazy Days: Rewriting Your Relationship with Recovery
If you feel guilty for taking a rest day, this one's for you. Recovery isn't the absence of progress — it's where progress actually happens.
Jan 18, 2026 · 5 min
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