Are you too reliant on your sports watch or bike computer? 🕒🚴♂️
While these devices are invaluable for tracking performance, there’s a fine line between using them effectively and depending on them too much.
Mark and James dive into the pros and cons of training with gadgets, conducting a little experiment to highlight the importance of balance.
Uncover why it’s crucial to listen to your body, interpret key metrics, and avoid focusing solely on the numbers.
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00:00 Some of the best athletes don’t rely on numbers
00:47 The experiment
01:42 The results
03:04 Do you need a sports watch?
04:56 Watch feedback and brain feedback
05:37 A hybrid approach
06:24 The importance of tracking and recording workouts
07:52 Do you rely on your watch?
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