you are correct. one thing opposes another. and distraction is the key word. i watch a huge amount of tv including many movies on tv (will not go to a movie house so as not to contract anything,) this is to get lost in the story and then to put myself into the character i put myself to be. sounds like to much, but it does me good. i am glad i was a swimmer. think it helped saved the ligaments and tendons. swimming is a safer exercise than most. just a few helpful hints from an old lady.