A little and often will suffice

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A little and often will suffice.

 

No pain no gain, but that’s insane

When you feel pain it’s warning you

 that you should really think again.

 What it is that you try to do.

Increase your strength and stamina.

To exercise for its own sake

 can often make you go too far.

So pace yourself for safety’s sake.

For if you push yourself too hard.

You do more damage than you know.

A heart attack’s a poor reward

The best advice is take it slow.

If you are wise you will think twice

 Before you over exercise.

 

17-Sep-08

 

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[Donald Meikle]

I know I should never try to correct you (I'll live t' rue it) but {the best advice is take it slow} fits ever so much better in the rhythm of this work.