How Hard Should You Train? Traini...

How Hard Should You Train? Training Intensity Explained

THE HUMAN UPGRADE PODCAST by Michael Foster and John Turk
S2 · E1
Dec 3, 2025
42:53

Episode notes

In this episode of the F3 Podcast (Faith • Freedom • Fitness), hosts John “Subzero” Turk and Michael Wayne Fosterbreak down one of the most misunderstood topics in the fitness world: training intensity.

Whether you’re new to the gym or a seasoned athlete, this episode helps you understand exactly how hard you should be pushing and when it’s smarter to pull back.

We cover: 🔥 The science behind training intensity 🔥 Using RPE, heart rate zones, and progressive overload 🔥 The difference between training hard vs. training smart 🔥 Why overtraining is destroying people’s progress 🔥 How to balance effort, recovery, and consistency 🔥 Practical tips to unleash your true performance

John Turk and Michael Wayne Foster combine real-world experience with practical, no-nonsense fitness advice to help you train with purpose — not guesswork.

👇 Listen, learn, and level up your fitness the F3

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TRAINING INTENSITY