Health & fitness

Dunning–Kruger Effect

Dunning–Kruger Effect

People who think they "know enough" about diet and exercise might be more open to learning from trained professionals.

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Gambler's Fallacy

Gambler's Fallacy

Health and fitness: Knowing the gambler's fallacy can help you avoid assuming that recent progress or setbacks will predict your future success in achieving health and fitness goals.
SWOT Analysis

SWOT Analysis

Personal Fitness Planning: Understanding strengths (dedication to exercise), weaknesses (limited time for workouts), opportunities (new fitness trends), and threats (health issues) can inform a more effective fitness plan.
Five Whys

Five Whys

Health and fitness: Investigating the causes of setbacks in a workout routine or diet to achieve fitness goals.
Self-Serving Bias

Self-Serving Bias

Health and Fitness: Understanding that success in fitness comes from a combination of factors (diet, training, rest) can reduce frustration and enhance motivation during setbacks.
Pareto Principle

Pareto Principle

Health and fitness: Focusing on the most effective exercises or dietary changes that yield the majority of health benefits.
Hedonic Treadmill

Hedonic Treadmill

Fitness Journey: Recognizing that the excitement of achieving fitness goals may fade can help you focus on enjoying the process and forming healthy habits instead of just the end result.
Stanford Marshmallow Experiment

Stanford Marshmallow Experiment

Exercise: Prioritize regular workouts over short-term comfort for long-term health and fitness.
SMART Goals

SMART Goals

Fitness: Setting specific, measurable goals for exercise can help improve overall fitness levels.
Optimism Bias

Optimism Bias

Fitness goals: Recognizing optimism bias can help you set realistic fitness goals and expectations, accounting for potential challenges or setbacks.
Pessimism Bias

Pessimism Bias

Fitness goals: Recognizing pessimism bias can help you set realistic and achievable fitness goals, maintaining a positive outlook on your progress and potential improvements.