Momentum Changes Everything: Why ...
Momentum Changes Everything: Why Small Wins Matter
The Fundamentals of Fitness by Alison Berrisford
S2 · E3
May 11, 2026
30:04
Episode notes

Most people think change happens through massive motivation, dramatic transformations, or “starting properly.”

But real progress rarely works like that.

In this episode of The Fundamentals of Fitness, Alison breaks down the science and psychology of momentum — and why the smallest wins are often the most powerful.

You’ll learn:

Why small wins matter more than big starts

How momentum changes behaviour and identity

The neuroscience behind habits, dopamine, and repeated action

Why all-or-nothing thinking destroys consistency

How elite athletes build momentum through process and repetition

The practical systems that make consistency easier in real life

Featuring lessons from athletes including Eliud Kipchoge, Serena Williams, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lewis Hamilton, and Simone Biles.

Because ... 

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