Re:I was sick, tired and had lost myself until I began lifti...
by swsieber on Sunday July 25, 2021 @03:19PM
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I believe I could sum up the original comment as "perfect is the enemy of good, and enjoyment greatly contributes to something sticking". I do think a lot of people (myself included) get hung up on doing it the Right Way (TM) that we don't do anything it all.
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Re:I was sick, tired and had lost myself until I began lifti...
by dalbasal on Sunday July 25, 2021 @03:40PM
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A pathology of our day.
Look at it this way...
(1) Basically any class on offer at your gym, taken daily, will get you fit, sexy & healthy. Pilates, weights, swimming, wall climbing. They all work good, as long as you keep doing them and don't quit.
(2) Quitting is extremely likely. Most of us quit most of the exercise regimes we start.
Given these two points, the only thing worth optimising is "how not to quit." A good start is aiming for that "sweet spot" where you feel satisfaction, but not soreness or burnout. If you have to make yourself take a recovery day, that's a good place to be. Obviously also life stuff. Scheduling, social stuff, etc.