In this episode Bill and Chris talk about the common aphorism “no pain, no gain” as it relates to progress you might see by going to the gym or training. Do we really need blood, sweat and tears for results?

As a continuation of the topics discussed in the first episode about mental models and reconsiderations for getting into shape; the guys explore the history of the saying, what the current myths are surrounding it, and offer better questions to ask in order to reach any health/fitness outcome desired. #askbetterquestions

(3:15) Who are these guys and what are they talking about?

(4:18) Is pain even necessary for progress? (

6:48) How do we manage expectations for success?

(9:02) What is some history of the saying?

(13:24) What sort of test does Bill use to help determine if the sensation someone is feeling is pain/injury or not?

(18:43) Is there ever a good type of pain?

(21:41) How can we establish safe to fail ranges for ourselves?

Books mentioned in this episode:

The Book of Why by Judea Pearl https://amzn.to/3CNz6Va

The One Thing by Greg Keller https://amzn.to/3iGyJ8g

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