No pain no gain holds merit, but train smart

No Pain No Gain.

Anyone who has been around a gym for awhile has heard this saying many times. While there is truth to it, there are different kinds of pain. If you are just starting your journey with weight training you will probably experience some “good” pain after your first few workouts. The severity will depend on how hard you challenge yourself.

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