“Ah, the truth about exercise?” He replies, “Well, I suspect that exercise is more often a marker of health than its cause — healthy people like to exercise more than unhealthy people to start with. And the real value of it is not in terms of abstract health benefits like longevity — and extra few hours or maybe months — but because it feels good when you do it or when it’s over. To hell with Hygeia; the truth lies in pleasure.” | |
— Dr. Richard Friedman | |
As quoted by Gina Kolata in her book: “Ultimate Fitness: The Quest For Truth About Exercise And Health“ | |
[For my review of this very interesting book, click: Into The Dark… And for those of you wondering, Hygeia is the Greek goddess of health. — KMAB] | |
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But You Have To Learn It Feels Good
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