We've come to believe that the body can handle the abuse that comes with these
sports, but it can't. Before we get carried away with the culture of excess that
has been assigned to exercise in this country, let's remember that exercise is
not always good for you, and make sure that our young people don't get the wrong
idea from the model that's been set: no, your body is not invincible and yes,
exercise can truly hurt you.
Instead of succumbing to what Barrer calls "the cult of exercise" that follows
the mantra "no pain, no gain," how about some common sense? Pain is the