Goals, and the motivation that derives from goals.what is this difference ?
Rick "or, more correctly, objectives" Denney
Goals, and the motivation that derives from goals.what is this difference ?
The implication I surmised is "exercise" = cardio and "train" = strength training.what is this difference ?
InterestingThe implication I surmised is "exercise" = cardio and "train" = strength training.
One can have goals/objectives with exerciseGoals, and the motivation that derives from goals.
Rick "or, more correctly, objectives" Denney
I think of training as being for something. When I was a bike racer I would train for this race or for nationals. What I do now is exercise. And we exercise the dogs when we take them on a hike. In these cases there's no specific goal, purpose or event that the activity is leading up to, it's just for its own sake.what is this difference ?
Yes, of course. It's more like the other way around. Training is always targeted at something specific, often an event with a date, while exercise can have a goal doesn't need to have one.One can have goals/objectives with exercise
That is exactly how I think of it as well. But the objective does not need to be an event. It might be finishing a triathlon in top 10% of your age group as well for example, or squatting 2x your body weight.I think of training as being for something. When I was a bike racer I would train for this race or for nationals. What I do now is exercise. And we exercise the dogs when we take them on a hike. In these cases there's no specific goal, purpose or event that the activity is leading up to, it's just for its own sake.
That, maybe a bit of vanity, and the fact that I actually enjoy training is exactly it for me.I want to be as fit as possible so that the long downhill slide starts from a higher elevation.
Sorry, but that just is not so. We get old no matter what we do.
I was in seeing my doctor a couple of weeks ago and she highly recommended his book Outlive. I bought it and will read it over the holidays.I am not sure if you guys follow him but I am big fan of Dr. Peter Attia who talks a lot about longevity.
I bought 10 copies so far probably, and gifted 9 of them. I follow his podcasts as well. He is a gem.I was in seeing my doctor a couple of weeks ago and she highly recommended his book Outlive. I bought it and will read it over the holidays.
For me, there is always a goal. It could be something specific like an upcoming ultra-endurance event. Or the goal could be to improve my physical and mental fitness and well-being (exercise or training, whatever you call it, has mental benefits too). Either way there is a reason I'm doing all that hard work & sweat.... Training is always targeted at something specific, often an event with a date, while exercise can have a goal doesn't need to have one.
Agreed. I exercise for general fitness now. While that counts as a goal I wouldn't say I was training for general fitness. I would use training with a more specific goal.For me, there is always a goal. It could be something specific like an upcoming ultra-endurance event. Or the goal could be to improve my physical and mental fitness and well-being (exercise or training, whatever you call it, has mental benefits too). Either way there is a reason I'm doing all that hard work & sweat.
I didn't start running until I was in my 50s.Used to run 50 miles a week but knees couldn't take it past 50.
That's the point. But is the goal "be healthy/have fun/meet people" or is the goal "complete/place/etc. in XXX athletic event". I think of training as exercise directed to a specific definable event. I run, ride bikes, and lift weights for exercise, and my objective there is to attain a state of fitness that makes me feel good. But I trained for the Ironman or the Marine Corps Marathon or whatever. Same activity; different short-term objectives.One can have goals/objectives with exercise
I'm 65, so maybe my perspective is a little differentThere is a point where the body starts to give up, but it's more around 65 than 35 which people think it is. I am 47 and stronger than ever.
Rick "who competed in an Ironman triathlon at age 42" Denney