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How Burnout Changes Your Relationship with Exercise
In episode 129 of The Burnout Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore the paradoxical relationship between burnout and exercise. When you're exhausted, the body craves movement for stress relief, yet the will to move evaporates. They discuss the science behind this catch-22, referencing a 2023 study from the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology that found burned-out employees exercise 47% less than their peers. But they also share practical, low-barrier strategies to rebuild movement without triggering more exhaustion. Lucas offers a counterintuitive approach: start with two minutes of…
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