Contrary to popular belief, working out isn't necessarily the most important component of fitness. While getting in some regular movement is certainly an essential part, you only truly reap benefits from physical activity you can properly recover from. Many a gym rat has gotten stuck in the loop of working out intensely everyday only to feel increasingly exhausted and sore. This can lead to injuries, mood swings, disrupted sleep, and frustration from dedicating so much effort with little to show for it.

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