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Episode 3473:
Harold Gibbons encourages treating exercise as a sustainable habit rather than an all-or-nothing commitment, even when you're feeling under the weather. He explains why maintaining a modified routine during mild illness can help preserve consistency, support long-term motivation, and prevent temporary setbacks from becoming lasting habits.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://markfisherfitness.com/in-sickness-in-health-on-exercise/
Quotes to ponder:
"Skipping Workouts is the Gateway Drug to Not Working Out"
"When you’re sick, it’s not the time to set a Personal Record, to up the weights, to cut into that 5k time. It’s not the time to sneak in an extra set or mile."
"It’s a time to take care of yourself, to use the physical activity to move just enough. Remember, this is a Goldilocks workout: Not too much, not too little, but just right."
Episode references:
Working Out When Sick (Precision Nutrition): https://www.precisionnutrition.com/working-out-when-sick
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