Everyone Talks About Improving Performance… But What Does It Actually Mean?

This episode breaks down one of the most overused and poorly defined words in fitness: performance. Anthony explains why “performing better” means different things for different people and why the industry often uses the term without ever defining it. He walks through the distinction between capacity and skill, why both matter, and how they interact to create real-world, repeatable performance under pressure. He also discusses why early strength or speed gains can be misleading, why true adaptation is slow, and why the basics remain the backbone of long-term development. Listeners will learn how to think about their own performance goals and how to evaluate whether they’re actually improving in the ways that matter for them.

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This episode explores the concept of performance through the lens of capacity and skill and how both must evolve together for meaningful progress. Anthony uses the Formula 1 car analogy to illustrate physical capacity versus technical execution, then moves into how adaptation works, why early gains are neurological, and why long-term development requires consistency and simplicity. He discusses why basics are often overlooked in favor of flashy content, how training fluency develops, and why performance means something unique for every athlete from parents to hybrid athletes to competitive field-sport players.