<p>Kevin breaks down how our core values in fitness can be shaped by external metrics, from calorie counts to college rankings. He explores how devices and media oversimplify what we truly value, replacing joy and personal goals with data-driven targets. Plus, Kevin answers a listener's question on recovery, explaining the role of biomarkers in understanding when it’s safe to dive back into training.</p><p><a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/get-fit-guy">Get-Fit Guy</a> is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at <a href="https://get-fit-guy.simplecast.com/episodes/escaping-the-metrics-trap-in-fitness" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>.</p><p>Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014.</p><p>Find Get-Fit Guy on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy">Twitter</a>, or <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/get-fit-guy-newsletter">subscribe to the newsletter</a> for more fitness tips.</p><p>Get-Fit Guy is a part of <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/">Quick and Dirty Tips</a>.</p><p>Links:<br><a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com</a><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy">https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy</a><br><a href="https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy">https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy</a><br><a href="https://www.kevindon.com/">https://www.kevindon.com/</a></p>