I was talking to a friend the other day. He had read one of my blog posts and was asking if I was training for a triathalon. This launched us into a discussion about biking. I explained why I don’t like it. It takes a lot of time. The equipment is expensive. After two crashes, it scares me. “Basically,” I said, “I want my workouts to relieve stress…not create it.”
That short conversation got me thinking. What does exercise do for me? It’s a whole lot more than physical. Yes, it keeps me fit, but after all my years of pounding the pavement, cranking out pushups, or tweeking my perfect strength routine, I have come to believe that the most substantial benefit of fitness is what it does for my peace of mind. [Read more…]
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