Not all pain during training means injury.

But knowing the difference can be the key to long-term progress.

In this episode of The Fundamentals of Fitness, Alison explores the difference between normal training discomfort and genuine injury signals, and why understanding that difference is essential for training consistently and safely.

You’ll learn:

Why discomfort is a normal part of adaptation

The difference between muscular fatigue and injury pain

How the nervous system influences pain perception

Why athletes adjust training rather than stopping completely

How to recognise warning signs that require attention

Practical ways to modify training while continuing to progress

Because long-term performance isn’t built by avoiding discomfort.

It’s built by learning how ...