S8 EP3: Gain > Pain

The idea that a workout needs to be dreadfully painful or that
you should not be able to physically walk out of the gym for a
session to be effective 𝙉𝙀𝙀𝘿𝙎 𝙏𝙊 𝘿𝙄𝙀. Understand that there is a
difference between discomfort and pain. One of them sets you up
for friction, and the other sets you up for a chance to grow. So
what can we do to make sure that we are growing and not hindering
ourselves? 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞– and that prize should
always be consistency. Being sore because it strokes your coach's
ego, or starting a program that doesn’t bring you joy won’t breed
consistency. Today on The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast Kelsea
and Rachael talk tips, tricks, and red flags  when it comes
to working out and finding the sweet spot of discomfort and
growth.

Topics Discussed In Today's Episode:
- What makes a trainer good and what to avoid
- Believing that pain equals progress when working out and how
that mindset impacts sustainability
- Looking ahead instead of trying to get back to something
- Red flags from trainers
- What you need to know about recovery and soreness
- Why you shouldn’t sign up for something you hate
- Limiting the amount of soreness you have
- No gains from working in the negative
- The need to drink more water and eat more protein
- The value of community
- Taking care of your mental health as well as physical

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