The Mental Game: Why Most Men Fail At Fitness—And How To Win

Here’s a tough truth: 95% of men who start a new workout routine quit within six months. The culprit isn’t usually a bad program or lack of muscle—it’s what happens between your ears. From perfectionist thinking to chasing quick fixes, mental traps derail progress long before your body gives out. But here’s the good news: just like muscles, your mindset can be trained. By learning how to master the mental game, you can finally break the cycle of starting, stopping, and starting again.

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