One that comes to mind for me: “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” is not always true. Maybe even only half the time! Are there any phrases you tend to hear and shake your head at?

  • Bruncvik@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    "No pain, no gain. "

    As someone who’s been running for over 30 years and working ou for 20, if there is pain, there is injury. When there is injury, you take a break and regress. People may say that muscle pain or stiff muscles are a sign of a good workout, not an injury. However, even with those your risk of injury is much higher, and you’ll eventually hurt yourself. “No pain” should be one of the outcomes of smart exercise, not an admonishment for not working hard enough.

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      3 months ago

      I think this extends to “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”.

      Mentally, maybe, if you’re the right crop for the circumstance. But, generally, no. It’s such an off target idea.