After a weekend skiing in Quebec, I noticed something interesting:My legs were fine.My conditioning was fine.But internally, I was done.In this episode, I explore why new skills feel exhausting — even when fitness isn’t the limiting factor.Topics include:The difference between muscular fatigue and nervous system fatigueWhy coordination, fear management, and precision create cognitive loadWhat skiing taught me about plyometrics and impact exposureWhy being strong doesn’t automatically mean being adaptedThe role of consistent, repeatable practice in skill developmentI referenced how a lot of my podcast episodes are longer form from my email [Sunday Strong] - Join the email list here: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/newsletterWhere to find me or work with me:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IronStrongFitness.net⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@IronStrongFit ⁠⁠⁠⁠My small group strength training schedule in Jersey City: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/scheduleEpisodes drop once a week.

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