Ending The No Pain - No Gain Myth!
- By James Villepigue CSCS
- Published 01/23/2009
Q: "No Pain, No Gain". Many industry insiders believe this phrase to be very misleading. The fact is exercise doesn't have to hurt to be good for you. SO is there any use to this phrase and what should it really mean to someone working out?
A: The phrase, “No Pain, No Gain”, has had more detrimental effects on people than positive ones. Many sedentary people take the misguided mantra so literally, that they become fearful of working out at all. Fitness buffs often take it too far and workout even when they’re injured. The phrase was meant for more advanced bodybuilders who are familiar with the lactic acid burn that’s often accompanied with resistance training. In a nut-shell, exercise does not need to hurt, in order to be effective.
James Villepigue CSCS
James Villepigue, CSCS is an International Best Selling Author of over 22 books. Over the last 8 years, he has built one of the most successful fitness book franchises in history.
He has been involved in the health and fitness industries for over 17 years. With over one million copies of James’ books sold, he has helped many hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world—of all ages and from all walks of life—achieve extraordinary results to their body’s & their lives.
James is most passionate about sharing his mastery of getting people in their absolute best shape.
James has appeared on and is the Featured Fitness Trainer of “The Regis & Kelly Show" , The Maury Show and many other TV and radio shows. In addition to his books, he has written for national magazines like Fitness, Women's World, Muscle-Mag, Oxygen, Cosmopolitan, Self and Marie Claire.
James earned degrees from the New York College of Health Professions and Hofstra University, and is a graduate of the highly acclaimed Institute for Professional Empowerment Life/Business Coaching. He is Nationally Certified as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS©), under The NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association), a certified personal trainer with ACE (American Council on Exercise), ISSA (The International Sports Science Association) and the NBFE (National Board of Fitness Examiners).
