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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Maria Cheng

What 'training to failure' means and how to incorporate it into your workout

William Wotring

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No pain, no gain, as the old exercise adage goes. But just how much pain do you have to endure to benefit from weight training? That depends on what you’re trying to accomplish, fitness experts say.

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