> It's similar to the idea that says we only need 30 minutes of exercise a day. In reality, pro athletes train for 4-6 hours a day.
This isn't a contradiction; professional athletes do far more exercise than they need. That's why their fitness constantly increases (far past what are the normal requirements for being considered "healthy") rather than just plateauing at "healthy."
This isn't a contradiction; professional athletes do far more exercise than they need. That's why their fitness constantly increases (far past what are the normal requirements for being considered "healthy") rather than just plateauing at "healthy."