149. Training vs Exercising: Which Should You Be Doing?

If you feel stuck in your fitness plan have you considered switching from exercising to training? Ever thought about what the difference is?

In this episode of the Live Your Personal Best podcast, I share how a certain life event has impacted the way I see training and working out and how this could help me become better everyday and elite athlete.

Listen to this podcast to learn more about the difference between training and working out and how these can greatly impact the way you perceive fitness.

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Episode Timeline
[0:46] Emily shares some updates regarding her Everest Base Camp journey
[2:45] Emily talks about what her workouts should look like now
[8:19] Emily explains why it’s important to realize that exercise and training are two different things
 
Key Takeaways

Focusing on training and not just on exercising could potentially give you purpose and excitement.

If you’re struggling to be motivated on your workout routines now, maybe it's time to take a step back and reminisce about what made you excited when you trained before.

If you’re planning to transform your workout routine into something that makes you feel enjoyable, have a plan around that you feel confident with.

There’s nothing wrong if you choose to be in your experimental phase.

Quotes

“Don’t be afraid to change it [your workout routine] up. Don’t be afraid of saying ‘yes, this one way for me has worked for me for so long, but maybe it’s time for something new.’” - Emily [8:50]
“There’s no right or wrong way of being an athlete, of being a former athlete, or someone who just enjoys exercise in general.” - Emily [10:26]
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If you feel stuck in your fitness plan have you considered switching from exercising to training? Ever thought about what the difference is?

In this episode of the Live Your Personal Best podcast, I share how a certain life event has impacted the way I see training and working out and how this could help me become better everyday and elite athlete.

Listen to this podcast to learn more about the difference between training and working out and how these can greatly impact the way you perceive fitness.

Want to read Elite to Everyday Athlete? Get it here: https://amzn.to/3ysSbqW  

Episode Timeline

[0:46] Emily shares some updates regarding her Everest Base Camp journey

[2:45] Emily talks about what her workouts should look like now

[8:19] Emily explains why it’s important to realize that exercise and training are two different things

 

Key Takeaways

Focusing on training and not just on exercising could potentially give you purpose and excitement.
If you’re struggling to be motivated on your workout routines now, maybe it's time to take a step back and reminisce about what made you excited when you trained before.
If you’re planning to transform your workout routine into something that makes you feel enjoyable, have a plan around that you feel confident with.
There’s nothing wrong if you choose to be in your experimental phase.

Quotes

“Don’t be afraid to change it [your workout routine] up. Don’t be afraid of saying ‘yes, this one way for me has worked for me for so long, but maybe it’s time for something new.’” - Emily [8:50]

“There’s no right or wrong way of being an athlete, of being a former athlete, or someone who just enjoys exercise in general.” - Emily [10:26]

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