Kara Nelson

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For one woman, breathing harder and sweating might be interpreted as meaning I am getting stronger or I am doing something good for my body. To another woman, the same sensations might lead to thoughts of I am too out of shape to do this. These interpretations in turn predicted how much the women enjoyed working out. When they took a positive view of the sensations of effort, they felt much more pleasure.
The Joy of Movement: How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage
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