Chasing Excellence
Chasing Excellence

Chasing Excellence

Why Your Motivation to Get Fit Might be Your Biggest Obstacle

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Patrick Cummings and Ben Bergeron
Apr 08, 2025
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In this Episode

Mark England (head coach of Enlifted) joins us to explore how our motivation for fitness can sometimes be rooted in unhealthy mindsets and self-talk.

We discuss how changing our language and relationship with exercise can transform it from punishment to celebration, leading to more sustainable and fulfilling fitness journeys.

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Key Concepts

  • The role of language in shaping our fitness motivation and outcomes

  • Transforming negative self-talk into empowering narratives

  • Moving from external validation to internal motivation

  • The connection between mindset and sustainable fitness habits


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