Don't Train Until Failure!!

2/18/2013 4:00 PM ET | Filed under: Fitness • Health • QuickFit Tip of the Day • Justin Janoska

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When lifting weights, training to failure isn’t necessary. Not only does it cause you to experience a mental burnout, your nervous system will be taxed for days after causing you to feel less inclined to hit the gym. Instead, stop 1-2 repetitions short of your maximum repetitions or when you think you can’t perform any more.

- Passionate fitness trainer certified by NASM, as well as a sports & exercise nutritionist, Justin Janoska. Make sure you check out his website HERE, and follow him on Twitter & Facebook!

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