Some people can’t stop talking about “maximizing gains” and “optimizing protein intake.” But let’s not be those boring “gym bros” who can’t talk about much else. Sure, nutrition is important , but muscle size? Not so much—it’s not necessarily correlated to strength (just look at Bruce Lee). I don’t go to the gym, and I don’t drink protein shakes. I’ve got enough muscles to do the jobs I want them to do.
Bicep size and lean body mass are easy to measure, but you can look great and still feel like crap. The metrics for being happy in your body are tricky.
For me, happiness is hiking with enough strength to last for a few days and with enough flexibility not to ache in places.
What's your happiness metric? Please comment below.
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Your Happiness in Fitness: What’s the Measure?
Some people can’t stop talking about “maximizing gains” and “optimizing protein intake.” But let’s not be those boring “gym bros” who can’t talk about much else. Sure, nutrition is important , but muscle size? Not so much—it’s not necessarily correlated to strength (just look at Bruce Lee). I don’t go to the gym, and I don’t drink protein shakes. I’ve got enough muscles to do the jobs I want them to do.
Bicep size and lean body mass are easy to measure, but you can look great and still feel like crap. The metrics for being happy in your body are tricky.
For me, happiness is hiking with enough strength to last for a few days and with enough flexibility not to ache in places.
What's your happiness metric? Please comment below.
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