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The Myth of More Equals Better

Have you ever attended a fitness class where you repeated the same movement over and over for nearly an hour? Did you leave feeling fatigued rather than energized? You’re not alone.

Many people believe that doing more of the same movement will yield better results, but research shows otherwise.

Tissues—like muscles, tendons, and ligaments—respond positively to mechanical loading, but only for a limited time. After approximately 10 minutes, the responsiveness of these tissues decreases, meaning that continuing the same exercise for too long may actually diminish your progress.