You just crushed your workout, lifting heavier than ever, but the next morning… nothing. No soreness. No satisfying ache. The panic is real: are you even making progress? For decades, we've been told that excruciating pain is the badge of a successful gym session. We’re here to tell you that’s the single biggest lie in fitness, and it’s sabotaging your gains! We scoured the top posts on Avonetics and the consensus from seasoned lifters is EXPLOSIVE: soreness is a terrible indicator of a good workout. Your body is a smart machine; it adapts. That lack of pain isn't a sign of failure—it's a sign of you getting STRONGER. The real sign of progress isn't how much you limp, it’s how much you LIFT. Are you consistently adding weight to the bar with flawless technique? That's the only metric that matters. Stop chasing pain and start chasing personal records. Dive into the Avonetics communities to see how thousands are transforming their bodies by focusing on what truly counts and leaving the 'no pain, no gain' myth in the dust. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.