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The ‘No Pain, No Gain’ Mentality

2016-11-18
By: Erin Konheim Mandras
On: November 18, 2016
In: Blog

As a college athlete, the NCAA mandated programs to have one day off a week during a strenuous, competitive, and intense season. In addition to a day completely off, my coaches incorporated a practice schedule that tapered in length, activity, and intensity as we approached game days. Even though it was made clear to us that a day off helped our bodies recover, I struggled to understand the concept then, and, admittedly, I still battle this belief today.  Back then, a day of zero exercise or a day without sweat didn’t feel right. It made me feel like I lacked energy, and the following dayRead More →

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