“Feel the burn.”

Ever hear that phrase? Anyone know what it means? . . . [You can make this into a karaoke moment.]

“Feel the burn” is what coaches and trainers tell their athletes. Or for other of us, “feel the burn” is what trainers tell their middle-bulging middle-agers trying to get back in shape. The wisdom behind the wit of “feel the burn” is that it is only when our muscles, our endurance, our bodies are pushed beyond the usual that we start to build new muscles, more endurance, a healthier body. Or as an earlier generation put “feel the burn,” “no pain, no gain.”

The first day of a new workout regime is always great. Muscles might be tight. Instead of “flexing” you might be “jiggling.” But it feels good physically, emotionally, and mentally to know you are on the move. Endorphin…