We’ve all probably heard the old joke “Doc, it hurts when I do this.” And then the punchline, “Don't do that then.” If you’re searching online trying to figure out what hurts, knowing some of the movement terms can help.

Many of us have an all-or-nothing mindset around exercise. You either go hard or you don't bother. You block out a full hour, get yourself to the gym, do your routine, and check the box. But what happens when life gets in the way? When work runs long, the kids need something, or you're just too worn down to even think about a full session? Most people skip it. And then skip it again. And before long, weeks have gone by.

You’ve probably heard both words and they frequently get used interchangeably. Knowing the differences between these two qualities can help you improve your overall health. The goal isn’t to necessarily choose one over the other, but develop both in a way to make each one more useful to you.