You don’t have to hobble around for days after every workout to build strength. The idea that muscle soreness equals muscle growth is one of the biggest myths in fitness, and it’s keeping people from ...

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 ...

We asked a sports MD and a physical therapist. Reviewed by Traci Copeland Fact checked by Anna Harris Muscle soreness after exercise indicates micro-injury, which is critical for muscle growth and ...

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This story is from Manual, GQ’s flagship newsletter offering useful advice on style, health, and more, four days a week. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. Feeling sore after the gym is strangely ...