Good pain and bad pain

[Atticus]

Cathe or whomever,

I have recently seen your videos on FitTV. I like the idea of mixing lifting with aerobics. The website is a bit overwhelming and time consuming, so perhaps you have a FAQ that already answers this, but I have not been able to find it. It is great that you have a comprehensive website, just have a hard time understanding the organization--will keep at it though.

QUESTION: What do you mean when you say "good pain" and "bad pain"? What happens physiologically when going from good pain to bad pain? Is there any benefit (short or long-term) to exercising in bad pain?

Thank you, in advance for your answer.

In Christ,
John

 

[JulieL]

John, I would say good pain is when for instance you are lifting and you say ohh this is ssooo hard I can't lift one more rep, or you run and you say oh man I just can't do one more lap vs. oh man I think I just pulled a muscle and I HURT! Good pain is when the muscles are fatigued, bad pain is injury. And depending on the bad pain it can be short term or long term as far as impact but is NEVER a benefit.

Back at cha In Christ,

 

[Aquajock]

I heard a deceptively simple but sensible distinction one time:

"Good" pain is an "oooooohhhhhh";

"Bad" pain is an "ooowwwwwwwwwww!!!".

Let your own body be your guide.

A-Jock

 

[WD]

Bad pain for me might be when I stop and say maybe I will lower the weight the next set and it still hurts. Then, I think O, O, now I am going to have to rehabilitate
Diane Sue

 

[mogambo]

Generally, but not always, good pain is in the belly of the muscle, bad pain is in the joint, or near the joint (tendons, ligaments). Otherwise, I agree with the others. Good pain is extreme fatigue, bad pain is an injury.