The training variable that fluctuates daily (but no one tracks it)
“Just push through it"
That's what most fitness enthusiasts hear when they mention pain.
But after helping over 100 people eliminate pain, I've discovered something surprising:
It's not about pushing through OR backing off.
It's about understanding your Recovery Threshold.
Every body has a specific threshold.
The amount of training stress it can handle before pain signals fire.
But here's the key insight most people miss:
This threshold isn't fixed. It fluctuates daily based on:
Sleep quality from the previous 2-3 nights
Stress levels from work and personal life
Nutritional status and hydration
Previous training sessions' accumulated fatigue
When I was stuck in my own pain cycle for nearly 3 years
I'd feel good one day and immediately try to train like nothing had ever been wrong.
Two days later, I'd be back on the couch, wondering what happened.
I wasn't respecting the fluctuating nature of my recovery threshold.
Quick self-assessment: Look at your training log for the last month. Do you see any of these patterns?
Two good sessions followed by a major setback
Pain that seems random and unpredictable
Good mornings but painful evenings
Workouts that feel fine during but cause problems hours later
If you answered "yes" to any of these, you're likely miscalculating your recovery threshold.
Keep an eye on your inbox Thursday. I'm dropping a video that will change how you think about pain management
(hint: it's not just more rehab exercises).
Talk soon,
Gabe
