047: Training is a Skill

In this episode of PROCAST BY JOSH, I talk about the way we think about training, and why it needs to be viewed as more than just calories burned. This episode was sparked by my recent conversation with Lawrence, where he spoke about the difference between training and simply exercising. That idea stood out to me, because training is not just something you do. Training is something you build. A lot of people judge a session by how sweaty they got, how tired they feel, or what their watch says they burned. But training is a skill. In this episode, I talk about why training should be viewed as something you learn, practise and improve over time. I also share my own experience of starting as a very light, unconfident beginner, and how even after years of training, injuries or time away can force you to rebuild and earn your way back. Key topics include • the difference between exercise and training • why calories burned is not the only measure of a good session • how training builds confidence, skill and self belief • why beginners are meant to feel like beginners • what to do when you feel anxious walking back into the gym • why strength can drop after time away • how to rebuild without letting ego take over • what it means to show up with intent At the heart of this episode is a simple reminder. Exercise asks, “how much did I burn?” Training asks, “what did I build?” Training is a skill, and the more you respect that, the better you get at it. If you enjoyed this episode and want more insights, resources, giveaways, and deeper thoughts around the podcast topics and coaching conversations we discuss here, you can subscribe to the PRO YOU weekly newsletter here: https://proyoucoaching.com.au/sign-up You can connect with me on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/josh_thefitnesspro/ If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone in your circle who might need this message right now. And if you are enjoying PROCAST BY JOSH, a quick rating or review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts goes a long way in helping us reach more people and continue building a community of people committed to becoming PRO in their own world.