#71: Why we shouldn't train like athletes

"Training like an athlete" is a very common fitness mindset. But if general fitness is your goal, I don't recommend training for performance. I break it down in today's episode. 1:35: “Train like an athlete” comes from advertising3:10: Reason number 1: The goal of performance and the goal of general fitness are separate entities5:18: Prevalence of back pain in elite athletes7:30: Reason number 2: Skill training is different than training for health and/or body composition10:58: Reason number 3: Athletes have sport-specific needs; exercise selection is sport-specific13:16: Reason number 4: Completing an athlete’s program because you “want to look like them” may leave you disappointed 15:06: Reason number 5: Athletes have an off season 17:14: Understanding the risks that come with “training like an athlete” for general fitnessMeditations X Evlo8 free Evlo classesFollow Dr. Shannon on IG14 day Evlo trial