Muscle soreness can be a signal of various things, depending on the person. As a trainer, I constantly have clients approach me, saying that they are sore and asking how to minimize the discomfort so ...

Lawrence Hayes has received funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), the Chief Scientist Office (CSO), the RS Macdonald Charitable Trust, and the Physiological Society.

Why do you get sore muscles from exercise, and does being sore mean you did a good workout? Can you prevent or get rid of muscle soreness? Read on to find out. You’ve probably felt it: the day or two ...

“No pain, no gain” is a long-standing mantra in the fitness world, suggesting a workout has to leave you writhing in a world of hurt in order to be effective. Social media supports this notion, with ...

Stretching and light exercise can stimulate blood flow and help with muscle soreness. Heat therapy, like hot baths or heating pads, can also soothe achy muscles. Focus on foods containing flavonoids, ...

“No pain, no gain” is a common mantra in the fitness world. Experts explain if it’s true. Ask Well “No pain, no gain” is a common mantra in the fitness world. Experts explain if it’s true.

Is working out after sore muscles a good idea? Trainers share the only types of workouts you should be doing when your muscles are already wiped. “I’m sore” is my favorite excuse for skipping a day at ...

If you’ve ever struggled to sit down the day after squats, you know exactly what delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) feels like. It’s one of those things that pretty much everyone who works out deals ...

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