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Human Limitations, Physical Pain, and the Indomitable Human

Human Limitations, Physical Pain, and the Indomitable Human

Why do humans push themselves to their physical limits? Let's ask.

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Disclaimer: This short essay contains a bit of exercise jargon in the beginning, but please stick with it. Group participation is important here.

Dante’s Workout (Or the Fresh Hell of 21.2)

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