Should you train through pain, or stop? As a physiotherapist, I give you a simple traffic light framework (green, amber, red) to make the right call every time.
Most people over 50 either quit too early or push through the wrong pain. In this episode, I break down how to tell the difference, including why some discomfort is not just acceptable, but necessary for building stronger joints and tendons.
In this episode, you'll learn:
The traffic light system for classifying pain during exercise (green, amber, and red)
The 0–10 pain scale rule and what your score actually means
The 3 most common mistakes people make when pain shows up in training
The 50% rule: How to manage a flare-up without losing your progress
Why stopping completely is often the worst thing you can do
Whether you're dealing with an arthritic knee, an Achilles problem, or you're just not sure if what you're feeling is normal muscle soreness or something more serious, this episode gives you a practical, evidence-based framework you can use immediately.
🕐 Timestamps
00:00 Pain and Training Dilemma
00:48 Traffic Light Framework
00:55 Green Pain & DOMS Explained
01:28 Amber Pain — Why Discomfort Can Drive Adaptation
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