The difference between exercise and training

Having trouble keeping up with your New Year’s resolution to work out more or get more fit? Maybe you’re thinking about it wrong. This interesting article by a coach and fitness author explains the difference between exercise (a regular routine to keep your current shape) and training (pushing yourself harder each time). If you want to see a change, you need to step up from merely exercising to actually training.

This is great advice. I’ve known a lot of people (including myself) who start exercising, don’t see any improvement after the first month, and quit.

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