Eli loved lifting weights, but after every workout, he felt tired for days. One day, his coach noticed Eli’s struggle and said, “Eli, maybe you’re pushing too hard. What if stopping one rep before failure could help you recover faster?” Eli was confused. “But won’t I miss out on growing my muscles?” The coach smiled. “Actually, stopping one rep short can still challenge your muscles, but it allows your body to recover better. When you push to failure, you tear your muscles more, and that takes longer to heal.” Eli decided to try it. The next time he lifted, he stopped just before reaching his limit. To his surprise, he didn’t feel as sore the next day! Over time, Eli learned that training one rep short of failure helped him grow stronger without overdoing it. He felt better, recovered faster, and still saw his muscles grow. Eli realized that sometimes, less can be more, and listening to his body helped him get the best results without feeling worn out.