<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ever walk into the studio, pick up a weight you crushed last week… and it feels like it’s made of cement?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this episode, Marcus and Sean dive into one of the most common frustrations we hear from clients: “Why does everything feel harder lately?”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;We unpack the real reasons behind strength fluctuations, the myth of linear progress, and how to reframe your mindset so that you keep showing up — even when life (or your back) is doing the most.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Whether you&amp;#39;re starting a new medication, dealing with summer chaos, or just having an “off” day — this is the pep talk you didn’t know you needed.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;👉 Learn why your body isn’t broken&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;👉 How strength is like investing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;👉 And the surprising reason your worst workout might actually be a breakthrough moment.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This one’s for the perfectionists, the busy parents, and anyone who’s ever left a session thinking, “Why does this feel so hard today?”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Ever walk into the studio, pick up a weight you crushed last week… and it feels like it’s made of cement? In this episode, Marcus and Sean dive into one of the most common frustrations we hear from clients: “Why does everything feel harder lately?” We unpack the real reasons behind strength fluctuations, the myth of linear progress, and how to reframe your mindset so that you keep showing up — even when life (or your back) is doing the most. Whether you&#39;re starting a new medication, dealing with summer chaos, or just having an “off” day — this is the pep talk you didn’t know you needed. 👉 Learn why your body isn’t broken👉 How strength is like investing👉 And the surprising reason your worst workout might actually be a breakthrough moment. This one’s for the perfectionists, the busy parents, and anyone who’s ever left a session thinking, “Why does this feel so hard today?”

You’re Not Failing — You’re in a Season: How to Stay Consistent When Life Gets Messy

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Just Show Up for Fitness!

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Want to Make Real Progress? Start with Sleep, Diet, and Exercise

 Why Waiting for “Perfect” is Holding You Back in Your Training

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 How to Safely Push Past Fear in Strength Training

Welcome to the Just Show Up Fitness Podcast with Marcus McDuffie

I'm the owner of Aion Training, Pasadena's Only Personal Training Studio for People 40+ 

You'll learn how to let go of shame, guilt &amp; stigmas so you can truly love your body. 

We'll discuss topics like fatloss, building strength, etc.... but we'll also dive into the psychology side of why people sabotage, how to create long lasting change &amp; dispelling some of the fitness myths that have been making your fitness journey tougher.

Pasadena's Just Show Up Fitness Podcast with Marcus McDuffie

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