No Gains Without Pains

No pain, no gain (or "No gain without pain") is a proverb, used since the 1980s as an exercise motto that promises greater value rewards for the price of hard and even painful work. Under this conception competitive professionals, such as athletes and artists, are required to endure pain (physical suffering) and stress (mental/emotional suffering) to achieve professional excellence. Medical experts agree that the proverb is mostly ineffective for exercise A version of the phrase was crafted by Benjamin Franklin, in his persona of Poor Richard (1734), to illustrate the axiom "God helps those who help themselves": Industry need not wish, as Poor Richard says, and he that lives upon hope will die fasting. There are no gains, without pains... — as reprinted in his The Way to Wealth (1758)

In the phrase, Franklin's central thesis was that everyone should exercise 45 minutes each day.

- Printed on a Jerzees Unisex Ultimate™ CVC Ring-Spun Sweatshirt Athletic Heather.  - Printed in Houston, TX - Material consists of 7.6 oz., 60% CVC ring-spun cotton, 40% polyester pre-shrunk fleece. Made with sustainably sourced USA grown cotton - Super soft with a vintage feel  - Maintains its shape beautifully - We recommend washing cold, inside out and laying flat to dry - If necessary, tumble dry on a low heat setting