245. Why I'm Giving Up Bodybuilding
Thu Feb 05 2026
After decades of training hard, competing, coaching, and living inside a high-intensity routine, you start to understand that discipline evolves. There comes a point where doing more is no longer the smartest decision, even when you are fully capable of it. In this episode, I explain why I am temporarily stepping away from resistance training as part of a structured stem cell recovery protocol, and why following that protocol matters more than ego, habit, or momentum.
I talk about restraint as a form of discipline, how recovery phases challenge identity, and why so many driven people struggle when visible progress disappears. We unpack what happens when you negotiate recovery, why biology always wins, and how competing stressors slow healing and longevity. I also share how I am approaching movement, sleep, stress regulation, and recovery with intention during this phase.
This conversation goes beyond bodybuilding. It applies to anyone learning when to slow down so they can keep going for decades.
What's Discussed:
(00:02) Why I'm temporarily stepping away from resistance training
(01:11) How stem cell recovery protocols remove competing stressors
(02:31) Discipline through restraint and long-term thinking
(04:41) Why recovery phases challenge identity and confidence
(06:21) Why negotiating recovery protocols undermines healing
(08:10) How intentional movement supports recovery
(10:27) Detaching self-worth from gym performance
(16:23) Knowing when biology is asking for repair
Thank you to our sponsors:
Unmatched Supps: Natural support for training performance, hydration, and recovery without stimulants or artificial load. Used as a tool to support output while respecting stress and recovery balance. Go to https://www.unmatchedsupps.com and use KGC10 for 10% OFF.
Resources Referenced in This Episode
CPI - Stem Cell Therapy (joints, spine, longevity support)
Link: https://www.cellularperformanceinstitute.com
IV Therapy
Used to support longevity, DNA, telomeres, mitochondria, heart, kidneys, and liver
GlycanAge
Biological age and inflammation tracking via glycans
Link: (code KRIS) https://glycanage.com
Peptide Ebook by Kris Gethin (coming soon)
A completed peptides course and an upcoming foundational peptide guide, created to remove confusion, reduce misinformation, and give people a clear, practical understanding of how peptides work and when they make sense to use. It will be released soon. To be amongst the first to get this book, sign up for Kris's email list here: https://www.krisgethin.com/daily-gethin
Find more from Kris:
Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krisgethin/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/krisgethin
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After decades of training hard, competing, coaching, and living inside a high-intensity routine, you start to understand that discipline evolves. There comes a point where doing more is no longer the smartest decision, even when you are fully capable of it. In this episode, I explain why I am temporarily stepping away from resistance training as part of a structured stem cell recovery protocol, and why following that protocol matters more than ego, habit, or momentum. I talk about restraint as a form of discipline, how recovery phases challenge identity, and why so many driven people struggle when visible progress disappears. We unpack what happens when you negotiate recovery, why biology always wins, and how competing stressors slow healing and longevity. I also share how I am approaching movement, sleep, stress regulation, and recovery with intention during this phase. This conversation goes beyond bodybuilding. It applies to anyone learning when to slow down so they can keep going for decades. What's Discussed: (00:02) Why I'm temporarily stepping away from resistance training (01:11) How stem cell recovery protocols remove competing stressors (02:31) Discipline through restraint and long-term thinking (04:41) Why recovery phases challenge identity and confidence (06:21) Why negotiating recovery protocols undermines healing (08:10) How intentional movement supports recovery (10:27) Detaching self-worth from gym performance (16:23) Knowing when biology is asking for repair Thank you to our sponsors: Unmatched Supps: Natural support for training performance, hydration, and recovery without stimulants or artificial load. Used as a tool to support output while respecting stress and recovery balance. Go to https://www.unmatchedsupps.com and use KGC10 for 10% OFF. Resources Referenced in This Episode CPI - Stem Cell Therapy (joints, spine, longevity support) Link: https://www.cellularperformanceinstitute.com IV Therapy Used to support longevity, DNA, telomeres, mitochondria, heart, kidneys, and liver GlycanAge Biological age and inflammation tracking via glycans Link: (code KRIS) https://glycanage.com Peptide Ebook by Kris Gethin (coming soon) A completed peptides course and an upcoming foundational peptide guide, created to remove confusion, reduce misinformation, and give people a clear, practical understanding of how peptides work and when they make sense to use. It will be released soon. To be amongst the first to get this book, sign up for Kris's email list here: https://www.krisgethin.com/daily-gethin Find more from Kris: Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krisgethin/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/krisgethin 2 Shred: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com/products/2shred