There is a major difference between being physically capable of completing a workout and being able to recover from that workout well enough to benefit from it. You might be capable of performing another five sets. You might be able to add another exercise. You might be able to train six days this week. You might be able to finish another intense cardio session after lifting. But there's a more important question: Can you consistently recover from all of it? Fitness progress

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