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Exercise is a major stressor. But it\u2019s a major\xa0acute\xa0stressor, rather than a chronic one. It hits us, then it\u2019s over, and we recover. When the next session rolls around, we\u2019re better/faster/stronger/fitter. We adapt. At least, that\u2019s how exercise is supposed to go if you have enough buffer time between sessions. Most people do provide enough buffer time\xa0between their exercise sessions to promote recovery. Many provide\xa0too much,\xa0leading to detraining.

(This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Tina Leaman)