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Under-Training is Better Than Over-Training

Either way, you won't reach 100% of your potential. If you over-train, you'll only achieve 70% of your potential. You're more likely to get sick or injured and you'll probably be mentally fatigued as well. Even worse, before you can progress, you'll need to take a break and start up lighter than before. However, if you under-train and reach 70% of your potential, you will have spent a fraction of the time in the gym and you'll be healthier and poised to up the intensity and hit 100% any time you're ready.

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