By Ron La Fournie

One of the biggest mistakes people make in fitness is believing they need to use all the tools.

They don’t.

Fitness isn’t about collecting methods — it’s about choosing the right ones for your body, your health, and your stage of life, then using them consistently.

That’s common sense.

Start With Where You Are — Not Where You Used to Be
Many people choose fitness tools based on who they were, not who they are now.

“I used to run.”
“I used to lift heavy.”
“I used to play sports.”

There’s nothing wrong with that history — but your current body gets the final vote.

The right tools meet you where you are today and help you move forward safely.

Your Body Is the Filter
Every fitness tool should pass a simple test:

Does it cause pain during or after?
Does it feel sustainable?
Does it help you move better in daily life?
Can you recover from it?

If the answer is no, it’s not the right tool — right now.

That doesn’t mean never. It means not yet.

Match Tools to Outcomes
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