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2408: Why Lack of Recovery May Be Destroying Your Gains, the Importance of Time Under Tension for Building Strength & Size, the Importance of Range of Motion Vs. Weight Lifted & More

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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Energy Comes from Recovery, Not Punishment

Engaging in workouts should energize and invigorate rather than serve as a self-punishing mechanism. Individuals need to introspect on their motivations for exercising and recognize that using fitness solely to counteract calorie intake can lead to stagnation. The calorie burn mentality can trap one in a cycle of excessive training without real progress, resulting in constant breakdown without recovery. Emphasizing recovery and adaptation is crucial for genuine strength and improvement, as merely burning calories may prevent the body from progressing.

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