The Leo Alves Podcast

Fitness Q&A: Motivation, Injuries, and Travelling

Episode Summary

This Q&A episode dives into fitness motivation, injury prevention, and effective progress tracking. Learn how to stay consistent, maintain fitness while travelling, and overcome common challenges to build lasting habits.

Episode Notes

In this solo Q&A episode, I answer five popular fitness questions, including how to maintain motivation, prevent injuries, and track progress effectively. I also share advice on staying active while travelling and overcoming common barriers like self-consciousness and lack of knowledge.

 

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Timestamps:
(00:07) Sharing My Worst Workout Experience
(01:05) Why Bad Workouts Are Normal and How to Handle Them
(02:22) Question 1: Maintaining Consistency and Overcoming Obstacles
(03:17) Why Motivation Dips and How to Get Through It
(04:36) The "Middle Ground" in Your Fitness Journey
(05:51) Motivation Is a Feeling—Here’s How to Push Through
(06:45) Question 2: Preventing and Managing Injuries During Workouts
(07:22) Proper Form: The Key to Injury Prevention
(08:34) How Ego Lifting Can Harm Your Progress
(09:15) When to Seek Help from a Trainer
(10:08) Question 3: Staying Fit While Traveling
(11:05) Nutrition Tips for Holidays and Short Breaks
(11:58) Using Resistance Bands and Bodyweight Workouts
(12:47) Question 4: Overcoming Barriers Like Self-Consciousness
(13:36) How Accountability Builds Confidence and Results
(14:20) Real-Life Example of Confidence Growth in Fitness
(15:07) Question 5: Tracking Fitness Progress Effectively
(16:02) Why Logging Workouts Is Key to Progress
(17:05) Using Multiple Indicators: Measurements, Photos, and Fit
(17:58) Why Scale Weight Alone Isn’t Enough
(18:47) Final Thoughts and Takeaways