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68Chris t1_jdyc0as wrote

No that's not what it means at all. An amateur is not a beginner. The word is being used here to convey a level of commitment and discipline, not a level of ability.

The intent here is that you approach your health and physical fitness with dedication, discipline, commitment, and sacrifice. Amateurs don't take that approach. They aren't serious about developing themselves. They make excuses or find reasons not to train.

Regardless, you don't have to be Hercules to go to a gym. You just have to want to be healthier and fitter. Strive to be best YOU can be. Any improvement at all is worth it.

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UncleFupa t1_jdxv8nb wrote

This quote by Socrates is memorable for me. Many years ago, I was on a self improvement kick and this quote ended up standing out. I dreamed of hiking the entire Appalachian Trail. All 2200 miles. I was 30 years old and spent all my days working in the office. I was skinny fat and hadn't been in shape since I was 17. I could just picture myself being 40, getting way far outside of my prime window and not knowing what it felt like to push myself to my limits, physically.

That was 10 years ago, I conquered the AT and have not stopped running and lifting weights since.

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