<p><strong>Ever walk into the studio, pick up a weight you crushed last week… and it feels like it’s made of cement?</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode, Marcus and Sean dive into one of the most common frustrations we hear from clients: “Why does everything feel harder lately?”</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>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.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>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.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>👉 Learn why your body isn’t broken</strong></p><p><strong>👉 How strength is like investing</strong></p><p><strong>👉 And the surprising reason your worst workout might actually be a breakthrough moment.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>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?”</strong></p>