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Jul 2025
41m 30s

#31 - Scheduling - Behavioural Science M...

Shona Vertue
About this episode

Struggling to stick to your schedule, especially when life gets chaotic?


In this episode, I break down how to actually plan your week based on your values, not just your goals. We’ll cover the psychology behind consistent training, how to align your workouts with fat loss, muscle building, or hybrid goals like running + strength, and how to adjust for shift work, illness, or low motivation. Plus, I answer some of your most common DM questions. If your calendar feels like chaos, this one’s for you.

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