Episode 36. Does gym culture make you feel like you’re not doing enough? In this episode, Katie shares 11 things she doesn’t do as a gym girl, and what to focus on instead to actually move toward your fitness goals. You’ll feel empowered to learn that you don’t need to take pre-workout or do barbell back squats to take your fitness seriously. Because there’s no one “right” way to approach fitness, only the way that works best for you!

0:00 Intro

1:22 Wear A Fitness Tracker

6:31 Take Progress Photos

12:03 Repeat The Same Workout Routine

13:12 Exclusively Weightlift

14:24 Trust Everything On Social Media

17:51 Pay For Luxury Gyms

21:43 Judge Beginners

23:20 Use Negative Reinforcement

25:45 Chase A Sweat For Results

26:53 Follow Toxic Influencers

28:56 Get A Post-Workout Pump

29:48 Community Responses

36:38 Outro

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