The only person who can stop you from reaching your goals is you.
Jackie Joyner-KerseeRead
Quality training is what I do now; before it was a combination of both quality and quantity. Now I'm not trying to be a world-class athlete, I don't need to train at that level. It's about being fit, fit for life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The focus of training has shifted from quantity to quality, emphasizing fitness for life over competitive athleticism.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee's quote highlights the evolution of her training philosophy from a heavy emphasis on both the amount and quality of training to a current focus on quality. She conveys that while she no longer trains at a world-class level, her commitment to fitness remains strong, prioritizing overall well-being and readiness for life's challenges over competitive success.
Themes
QualityTrainingFitnessLifeWellness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a fitness class to motivate participants to focus on the quality of their workouts.
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