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May 2025
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#975: Training for Life, Not Aesthetics ...

InnerFight
About this episode

Stop training just to look good – here's a better way.


Movement expert Jonny Clayton breaks down why we need to rethink fitness—and train for life, not just for aesthetics. His approach? It blends martial arts, breathwork, and emotional awareness to build a body (and mind) that lasts. No machines. No ego. Just movement, mastery, and meaning.


If you care about longevity, performance, and real growth, this one’s for you.

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