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IS THE FITNESS INDUSTRY CHANGING?

Zoë Müller & Donaé Marinus Season 1 Episode 66

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re not doing enough in your fitness journey… this episode is for you.

In today’s episode of Giggles & Glutes, we dive into how the fitness industry is finally shifting away from extremes — and why that’s the best thing that could’ve happened.

We talk about:
 • The pressure to be “perfect” in fitness
 • Why burnout culture isn’t sustainable
 • Healing your relationship with food & training
 • ADHD, hyperfixation & finding your flow
 • And why balance is actually the goal (not perfection)

This is your reminder that:
You don’t need to do the most…
You just need to do what you can sustain 🤍

TIMESTAMPS : 

00:00 – Intro & chaotic start 😂
00:20 – The 3D printer → Cricut spiral
01:30 – ADHD, hyperfixation & “am I the problem?”
03:00 – Turning hobbies into potential business ideas
04:30 – The shift in social media & fitness culture
05:30 – The “all or nothing” fitness era (and why it was toxic)
07:00 – Learning to embrace balance in training
08:30 – Movement counts (even the simple stuff)
10:00 – Training through pain vs listening to your body
11:30 – Injury, rehab & adjusting your routine
13:00 – The truth about restrictive diets
15:00 – Food, culture & enjoying your life
17:00 – Why you can’t live in a calorie deficit forever
18:30 – Aesthetics vs how you actually feel
19:30 – Bodybuilding extremes & sustainability
21:00 – Social media expectations vs real life
22:30 – You don’t need to be perfect to be consistent
24:00 – Food guilt, eating out & real-life scenarios
25:00 – Final message: do what you can sustain
25:40 – Outro & subscribe reminder

DISCLAIMER :
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is 
based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not intended as medical, nutritional, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making changes to your training, diet, or lifestyle.

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