The truth about training is that it hurts , but only a little . If done correctly the pain that one experiences can become the most sought after benefit of the training session . The controlled endorphine release can create feelings of euphoria while also driving us to succeed .
It is particularly common in runners and has been known to slow some athletes down to a walk until the pain subsides.
For better or worse , pain is a part of our lives . How we deal with pain is determined by our understanding of it . Knowing whether to stretch , rest , or even head to the emergency room is based on our initial , albeit unqualified diagnosis of what is causing our pain.
A stitch in the side ,known as ETAP (exercise-related transient abdominal pain) can stop a workout in it’s tracks , and make the best athlete question his ability. While distance training , runners sometimes double over in pain , and succumb to a phantom that vanishes as quickly as it appeared . Understanding what causes this issue , and how to deal with it can be the difference between finishing strong and failing to finish .
Read the article behind the photo , use your diaphram for breathing , and exercise using perfect form . Stay hydrated , make flexibility a priority , and find a way to keep moving forward . This is the only body that you will ever get , learn it , use it , perfect it .
