The Leo Alves Podcast

#162 Breaking Free from Exercise as Punishment

Episode Summary

In this episode, I share how growing up in South London shaped my early relationship with fitness, where exercise felt like a punishment rather than a source of joy. I also discuss Kat's journey of transforming her fitness mindset through strength training.

Episode Notes

In this episode, I discuss a part of my journey growing up in South London and how early experiences shaped my relationship with fitness.

From watching my mum skip rope to enduring military-style workouts as a cadet, exercise initially felt like a punishment rather than a source of joy. I share how this mindset led me to distance myself from physical activity and how I eventually transformed my approach to fitness.

I also briefly discuss Kat's story, a fellow South Londoner who changed her relationship with exercise through strength training and consistency.

Whether you're struggling to enjoy fitness or looking to rebuild a healthier relationship with it, this episode is for you.

 

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Timestamps:

(02:07) Growing Up in South London: My Early Fitness Influences

(05:09) From Punishment to Joy: How I Transformed My Fitness Mindset

(06:14) Katerina's Fitness Journey: Redefining Exercise for a Healthier Life

(06:50) Your Fitness Journey: How to Start and Find Joy in Exercise