Evolution, part 1
Feb. 21st, 2007 08:54 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
apparentparadoxHave you had the experience of skipping the gym or aerobics for a few weeks, and finding yourself very out of shape? And it seems like it takes a long time to get back in the shape you were in? And it's just so damn discouraging?
Due to my travel schedule, it seems like I'm often in that position. I used to curse how quickly I would lose aerobic conditioning or muscle strength, and wonder why it seemed that evolution had backfired. I mean, wouldn't it make more sense if it were easier to get back in shape than harder?
Recently, though, I've been thinking that maybe evolution does have it right. Maybe it's better to select for humans with willpower who will overcome hurdles than to select for humans who can quickly regain lost physical ability.
Due to my travel schedule, it seems like I'm often in that position. I used to curse how quickly I would lose aerobic conditioning or muscle strength, and wonder why it seemed that evolution had backfired. I mean, wouldn't it make more sense if it were easier to get back in shape than harder?
Recently, though, I've been thinking that maybe evolution does have it right. Maybe it's better to select for humans with willpower who will overcome hurdles than to select for humans who can quickly regain lost physical ability.