Useful Fitness Standards w/ Dr. Mike Lane, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #819
Update: 2025-10-15
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In this episode, the team breaks down what it means to build and maintain essential fitness, the baseline level of strength, endurance, and resilience every person should strive for. They discuss how to train efficiently using the minimum effective dose, balancing work, family, and recovery while still progressing.
The conversation covers the principles behind durable fitness, how to set meaningful performance standards, and why consistency and movement quality matter more than perfection. They also explore the foundations of long-term athletic development and how to build capable, confident humans from youth to adulthood.
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