Avoided Quote by Arthur Jones
“Fast movement during exercise does not produce fast muscles, or strong muscles, or large muscles, it produces only one thing, a thing to be avoided, it produces injuries.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Nautilus, 1975
Fast exercise only creates injury risk, not stronger or larger muscles.
In simple terms: Fast exercise causes injuries, not muscle growth.
Key Takeaway
Avoid fast movements to prevent injury.
Themes
fitness
injury prevention
training methodology
Mood
cautious
educational
Type
advice
warning
When to use this quote
- weightlifting
- high‑intensity interval training
- rehabilitation
- coach education
Key Concepts
muscle adaptation
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you structure speed work safely?
- What alternatives build power without injury?
A Different Perspective
Fast movements can still be useful when properly programmed.
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