Marcelo Bigliassi

An initial challenge can help your body and mind be more resilient in the face of hard exercise. Taiyou Nomachi/DigitalVision via Getty Images

A cold shock to ease the burn − how brief stress can help your brain reframe a tough workout

Your brain and body constantly recalibrate what ‘hard’ feels like. The effect of overcoming one small challenge can ripple forward, making the next challenge feel more doable and even rewarding.

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