Maximum performance and health
It seems that everyone who joins a gym wants to be faster, stronger and have more endurance. This is fine, but does constantly seeking to improve performance lead to a poorer state of health in the long run? i look at the elderly, thier bodies weakened by time, happy to just be able to take a short walk or climb the stairs. Then i look at fighters and athletes of other sports, using all means to necessary to get bigger, stronger and faster. Even if it means that down the road they may suffer from physical pains that someone who exercised with more moderation won't experience. I don't really have a question but what is everyone's opinion on why it seems natural to want to be better at whatever it is we're doing. I once heard a saying. "If you can lift 1000lbs. just one time a month you will never be weak.". As i get older i begin to wonder if maybe i am better off taking good care of my body as opposed to pushing it to the limits.
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