E35: I Was Wrong About These Training Rules

Two sets to failure. Beat the logbook. Never skip your mobility routine. I used to buy into all of it—and coaching more people changed my mind.

This week I break down how my approach to cardio, training volume, failure and progressive overload has changed. We also get into overcomplicated warm-ups, redundant exercises, posture, supersets and nutrition advice that sounded smart but made me feel like shit. Plus: where AI actually helps coaches and why an exercise swap isn’t always the answer when something hurts.

Timestamps:
00:00 Where AI helps coaches—and where it falls short
04:19 AI courses and the business-coaching pivot
07:35 Better execution before another exercise swap
12:02 Changing my mind as a coach—and rethinking cardio
16:44 Low volume and training to failure
21:14 Progress beyond adding weight and reps
23:34 Plateaus and overcomplicated warm-ups
28:07 Exercise variety and redundant training
32:11 Posture versus movement options
33:26 Rethinking posture and supersets
35:42 Supersets, logistics and gym etiquette
37:39 Intermittent fasting and nutrition rabbit holes
40:03 No carbs before training—and listening to client feedback
42:13 Getting it right instead of defending old beliefs

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