Dedication or Obsession? How To Find a Better Balance With Your Fitness

🎙️Where’s the line between dedication and obsession when it comes to fitness? 🏋️‍♀️💭 If you’ve ever been told you’re “too into the gym” or felt guilty for skipping a workout, this episode is for you. This week we’re diving into the mindset shifts, societal expectations, and personal experiences that shape how we view commitment to training.

🚀 From sacrificing social events for workouts to feeling like you “have” to train every day, we’re unpacking the grey areas of fitness culture—because while consistency is key, so is balance.

💡 In This Episode:
 ▪️ The Thin Line Between Dedication & Obsession – When does passion become unhealthy? 🤔
 ▪️ Fitness & Identity – Are you putting all your self-worth into training? 💪🏽
 ▪️ Hustle Culture vs. Longevity – Why your body (and mind) need rest too. 🧘‍♀️
 ▪️ Gym Guilt & Social Pressures – Feeling bad for skipping workouts? Let’s talk about it.
 ▪️ Sustainable Fitness Goals – How to train hard without burning out.

💬 Have you ever been called obsessed with fitness? How do you personally define balance? Drop your thoughts in the comments—we want to hear from you! 👇

💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss:

00:00 🎧 Passion or Obsession? The Fine Line in Fitness

00:19 💬 Meet the Hosts: Jaz, Evie & Zaira on Fitness & Balance

00:49 🧠 Is Skipping a Night Out Obsession or Dedication?

01:41 🍻 Social Life vs Training: Can You Really Have Both?

02:36 🪜 Life Pillars & Avoiding the “All Eggs in One Basket” Trap

03:26 😣 Injuries, Identity & the Danger of Over-Attachment

03:56 💪 Flexibility in Fitness: Passionate, Not Possessed

05:24 📸 Is It Passion or Pressure? When Content Creation Dictates Training

06:20 🏆 Are Elite Athletes Just "Productively Obsessed"?

07:18 😂 “They Will Tell You”: The Marathoner Stereotype

08:18 🧘‍♀️ From Burnout to Balance: Lessons from Injury

09:44 🏃‍♀️ Do Your Friends Shape Your Fitness Habits?

11:13 👯‍♀️ The Power of Like-Minded Communities

12:08 🚩 Fitness Red Flags: Guilt, Punishment & Anxiety

14:31 ⏸️ Skipping Runs & Lifting Sessions Without the Guilt

15:55 🔁 Rewriting the Plan: Listening to Your Body

16:24 ⚠️ Training Through Injury: Where’s the Line?

18:03 🤯 Obsession vs Delusion: A Dangerous Combo

18:29 ⚖️ Don’t Demonize Dedication—Just Find the Balance

19:28 🧘 70% Rule: Why You Don’t Have to Be Perfect

19:57 💤 Respect the Rest Day—It’s Training Too!

20:24 📺 Watch Next: Zaira’s Marathon Masterclass