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Training When Life Gets Messy

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Life’s messy—but your strength doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Beast Over Burden, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson dive into how to stay strong when life throws curveballs. From missed workouts to surprise illnesses, chaotic travel, or just busy seasons, they reveal how to adapt your training, stay consistent, and keep building strength—without falling into the all-or-nothing trap.

💥 Topics Covered:

Why perfection kills progress (and what mindset to replace it with)
Programming hacks for crazy schedules, travel, and low-energy days
Real-life coaching stories showing how to pivot training under pressure
Travel workout tactics when you’re stuck without a barbell
Recovery first: How to train smarter, not harder, when life gets messy

Key Strategies You’ll Learn: ✅ How to adjust your program (without guilt) ✅ How to rate your lifts by priority and recover faster ✅ How to structure backup plans you’ll actually use ✅ Machine-based training tricks for gyms on the road ✅ Why "grind culture" kills long-term strength—and how to avoid it

👉 Whether you’re sick, traveling, or just overwhelmed, this episode gives you real-world solutions to stay strong and keep training for life.

00:00 - Intro: Why Training Through Chaos Matters 03:22 - Ditch the All-or-Nothing Mindset 09:45 - Strength Training Through Travel and Sickness 16:10 - How to Flex Your Programming Like a Pro 22:35 - Machine-Based Workouts on the Road 29:48 - Why Recovery Matters More Than Heroics 35:00 - Closing Tips: Keep Moving Forward Through Life’s Messes

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