Fitness. Is. Broken. Way to start off the new year on a high note, right? It's true, though, and most of us are acutely aware. We are frustrated, challenged, and confused with how best to pursue fitness, performance, and a platform of health. You can ignore the fitness nuts and health gurus - you know the ones – that post the promoted wonderful life that they capture while failing to actually live it? Yeah, those folks. Today's episode will set you up with a solid pathway to success and rewrite the script on how to improve with no quick fixes, voodoo supplements, or fad diets. Matt discusses: What is wrong with the health and fitness market? Why the evangelism and short-term strategies of the fitness industries are actually making us more unhealthy What you need and want, perhaps without realizing, in your journey to health, energy, and improvement The KEY components of what every successful performance/fitness and health program needs for success. When you understand and employ the key components of a successful performer, you won’t create a quick fix and you likely won’t be in a "before and after" picture for 6 -week abs. But you WILL have: A much better chance of enjoying yourself with a commitment to life A sense of logic, control, understanding around your performance journey More predictable and stable energy Most importantly, you will stick with it and you will thrive.   Episode Timestamps 0:00-04:20 Welcome, Episode Introduction, and a word from our sponsor, Inside Tracker - use code PURPLEPATCHPRO25 for 25% in the InsideTracker Store. 04:25-08:40 Squaddie Update - Train with Purple Patch in 2022 - Run and Bike Squad Launch in January 2021. Learn more below. 08:40-14:20 Word of the Week - 200 - We've hit the 200 episode mark! Thanks to all of the listeners for following, rating, and sharing the show 14:30 Fitness is Broken   Episode Resources This episode is sponsored by our collaboration with INSIDE TRACKER. Inside Tracker and Purple Patch - Receive 25% off their services with code: PURPLEPATCHPRO25 Bike and Run Squad Launching in January 2022. Email info@purplepatchfitness.com for information, or hop on the preview lists below. Bike Squad Interest List Run Squad Interest List Purple Patch Swim Analysis Learn more about Purple Patch Fully Customized 1:1 Coaching Learn more about Purple Patch Squad High-Performance Training Program Learn more about Purple Patch Strength Programming Stay Up-to-Date with Purple Patch News and Events Purple Patch Upcoming Webinars and Events