Chasing Excellence 7 Training Habits Average Athletes Skip (But Elite Athletes Never Do)
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Jan 26, 2026 They unpack seven training habits that separate sustainable progress from burnout. You hear why thorough warmups and mobility matter and how to use them as practice. The conversation covers lifting with intention, training weaknesses, and why low-amplitude plyometrics restore springiness. Learn why pacing, training at 60% effort, and planned rest are the real secrets to long-term gains.
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Warm Up With Purpose
- Warm up to prepare your body and mind so you perform better and avoid injury.
- Use general movement, mobility work, activation, and specific light-load practice before heavy sets.
Practice Before Loading
- Practice movement patterns with light loads and high focus to engrain technique and nervous system activation.
- Progress load only after you can execute precise, fast reps under light resistance.
Lift Less, Gain More
- Lift lighter more often to build speed and technique rather than chasing max load every session.
- Stay in the 80–90% range for strength; avoid exceeding technical failure to preserve recovery and gains.
