Without pain, there is no gain. Without pain, there is no change. It’s really that simple. Those who avoid pain embrace the instant gratification mindset. Those who embrace pain avoid mediocrity and stagnation. Research from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine shows that although pain itself is not a state of mind, the intensity of […]
Research shows that some people naturally tolerate more pain than others. For those who are not naturally gifted at tolerating pain, research also shows that it’s possible to increase pain tolerance using positive training pain techniques. Either way, there are both big advantages and disadvantages to having the ability to tolerate high levels of pain. […]
First I will state the obvious. Physical toughness is not the same as being physically strong. You could be physically strong and not physically tough. There is a clear distinction. Physical strength is easy to measure in a weight room. Furthermore, almost anyone can get physically strong in the weight room by simply following the […]