This week Kelly and JK discuss the importance of mental strength in fitness, underscored by a recent study highlighted in Psychology Today. The study reveals how beliefs about genetic predisposition can significantly impact physical performance and physiology in exercise and eating.
The conversation also touches on how medical professionals should communicate genetic risk to patients and relates these findings to everyday life, including personal anecdotes and experiences.
The episode wraps up with fun mentions of reality TV and plans for future episodes, including another 'Take it or leave it' segment.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff
00:23 Kelly's Holiday Trip Recap
03:14 Family Fitness and Gifts
06:27 Birthday Celebrations and Running at Sea Level
07:53 Cross Training and Gym Experiences
11:32 Run Club Commitment
14:36 Nine Week Reset Program
16:40 Holiday Stress and Year-End Reflections
21:06 Genetic Risk and Its Impact on Fitness
26:02 The Power of Perception in Exercise
27:56 The Impact of Belief on Physiology
30:33 Exploring the Role of GLP-1 in Nutrition
34:14 Mental Performance and Genetic Information
37:52 Personal Stories and Reflections
39:31 The Influence of Perception on Performance
46:32 Parenting and Perception
53:40 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections
Links:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/brainstorm/201901/learning-one-s-genetic-risk-might-affect-eating-and-exercise https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6874306/ https://peteweishaupt.medium.com/behavior-before-success-5c7fa26a5732Follow the pod at @liftingrunninglivingpod
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