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Feb 2024
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2449: Training For The Fun Of It by Ross...

Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
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Episode 2449:

The article "Training For The Fun Of It!" emphasizes the importance of enjoying exercise and choosing activities that bring pleasure rather than solely focusing on competitive or performance-based goals. It encourages individuals to find joy in their fitness routines, highlighting the value of fun in maintaining a consistent and satisfying exercise regimen.

Read along with the original article(s) here: http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/training-for-the-fun-of-it/

Quotes to ponder:

"Why force yourself to do something that you dread? Who told you that exercise had to be boring and miserable?"

"I commend anyone who gets up and exercises in a way that they enjoy. Who am I to say what you should enjoy?"

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