Pain equals pleasure.... I think not.

Mofit40

That old saying, no pain no gain is a timeless phrase. However, over the many years of its usage it has become an hindrance to progress in my option. Because, for many when they feel pain it is and excuse to reward and nuorice it with all the wrong things which makes them unpleasant to be around. So find your comfort zone and work from there. If you seek more from yourself and your body, slowly apply more pressure. That way you are not hurting yourself or other ppl.