> Can you explain…
Buddy you don’t know what you just asked for ????
• I feel better throughout the day. More energy, fresher.
• There’s definitely a sense of “I already did this hard thing so what comes next can’t be that daunting.” That’s a big reason I prefer morning exercise.
• Endorphins are steroids for serious thought. Some of my best ideas come while I’m cooling down or even between sets.
• Serious exercise requires focus, and it trains you to focus harder/better.
• At the same time, I feel like little idea tidbits show up while I’m engaged in the exercise itself. For instance, I’ve been wanting to contribute more to this community and had the start of an idea to post this while running a 400 meter repeat. That idea bloomed when I was resting between repeats (and then I posted it between the next two).
• Exercise programs are a map to progress. There is stimulus, response, recovery, and feedback. I feel like there’s a ton of carryover there to knowledge work.