Episode Description & Show Notes:

In this episode of Beast of Burden, Paul Bassett tackles the hidden habit that keeps so many people stuck in the cycle of failed fitness attempts: the “Monday restart.” From the guilt of falling off track to the false hope of fresh starts, Paul explains why this mindset sabotages progress and erodes self-trust.

You’ll learn:

Why the Monday restart keeps you trapped in a loop

The difference between dogmatic fitness systems and principle-based habits

How guilt, shame, and comparison damage consistency

Why recovery and resilience matter more than perfection

Practical strategies like planning obstacles, celebrating micro-wins, and reframing “failure” as feedback

Along the way, Paul shares stories from clients who have bounced back from setbacks — from injuries to major life challenges — proving that real change comes from systems, skills, and support rather than all-or-nothing thinking.

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📝 Episode Description

In this episode of Beast of Burden, Paul answers a listener's question:

Why is strength training so effective for getting in shape—and how does it compare to other popular forms of exercise like running, CrossFit, and Hyrox?

With decades of personal experience, Paul unpacks the real reason we train, the key differences between sport, exercise, and training, and what most people get wrong when choosing how to get in shape.

Whether you're a runner, lifter, weekend sweat junkie or just starting out, this episode gives you a framework to decide what method fits your goals, lifestyle, and time.

📄 Show Notes

🔑 In This Episode:

The difference between sport, training, and exercise

Why most people are solving the wrong problem with the wrong tool

What strength training does that other methods don’t

Where running, CrossFit, and Hyrox fit into the fitness picture

Why hypertrophy and hormonal response matter more than calorie burn

Strength as a shortcut to a better body, especially for busy professionals

How to pick your modality based on your actual desired outcome

What “structure” and “consistency” mean in real-world training

🔗 Links & Extras

Submit your questions for the podcast: info@houndsofhealth.co.uk

Learn more about our training approach: www.houndsofhealth.co.uk

Follow on Instagram: @houndsofhealth

📄 Show Notes for Episode 6:

Episode 6: Accountability — Why You Won’t Reach Your Goals Without It

In this episode of Beast of Burden, Paul Bassett takes a deep dive into the real driver behind long-term results: accountability. With all the free information in the world — workouts, meal plans, and expert tips just a click away — most people still fall short because they’re not being held to their commitments.

Paul explains what accountability really means, why it’s often uncomfortable, and how it separates those who achieve their goals from those who drift back into old habits. He shares the systems his team uses to keep clients on track, the common roadblocks that derail progress, and the role of both encouragement and tough questions in creating lasting change.

If you’ve ever started with the best intentions but lost momentum — or wondered why “going it alone” rarely works — this episode will show you how to put the right structures in place and stick to them.

🔑 In This Episode:

1. Why more information won’t solve your problem
2. What accountability really is — and isn’t
3. How to uncover your true “why” and turn it into action
4. The most common obstacles that throw people off track
5. The balance between cheerleader and challenger in coaching
6. Why low attendance is the biggest warning sign
7. How to have uncomfortable conversations that spark progress
8. The systems and check-ins that keep people on track long term

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