training not as exhausting as it once was???

[John Will]

I recall when I first started training at age 16 that the burn of training felt much more intense than it does now. I train just as hard but it doesn't hurt as much as it used to. That's strange isn't it? Any insights into this "change of pain?"

 

[IronBreez]

Your body has adapted the training you've been doing past 10 years. You could train harder now.

 

[yasir360]

It's the same for me to bro. Im not for sure, but i think it is because our muscles are used to the abuse and can handle much more. If you dont touch any weights for a year then hit the gym your muscles are going to be in pain for the next several days.. Maybe try taking a week or so off. You may feel refreshed when you come back. As far as not getting as sore as you used to.... not sure. thats just my best guess.

 

[Shock]

Sometimes, I get on autopilot and don't realize it. I train hard but certainly not as hard as I could have. I actually just started to break out of the norm by changing my rep range and ensuring I maximize my intensity. Maybe you can push a little further...not sure. But I have been getting sore again after upping the intensity and lowering the weights.