What is "no pain, no gain"

alt. One must be willing to endure some inconvenience or discomfort in order to achieve worthwhile goals. prov. One must be willing to endure some inconvenience or discomfort in order to achieve worthwhile goals.

No pain, no gain (or "No gain without pain") is 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 and pressure to achieve professional excellence.

No pain, no gain is an exercise motto.

It can also refer to:

No Pain, No Gain is a 2005 American comedy-drama film starring Gus Malliarodakis, Joe Hursley, Julie Strain, Harry Knowles, Lauren Powers, Toni Ferrai, co-written by Samuel Turcotte and Jodi Lane Baum and directed by Samuel Turcotte.