Humans have long glamorized suffering, hailing it as an essential ingredient of growth. In the ancient Greek tragedy Elektra, Sophocles wrote: “Nothing truly succeeds without pain.” In the 1980s, the ...

As many of us hit the gym or go for a run to recover from the silly season, you might notice a bit of extra muscle soreness. This is especially true if it has been a while between workouts. A common ...

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Your muscles make every pullup, press, jump, crunch, run, squat, and curl possible. But after a brutal workout, taking a single step can feel like the greatest form of punishment. Vigorous exercise ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." IT'S THE DAY after leg day and you're having a hard time walking. And taking the stairs. And standing up ...

“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 ...

Older adults experience less muscle soreness following exercise according to research which overturns the widespread belief that aging muscles are less resilient. The study entitled "Advancing age is ...

I have a confession: I don't mind exercise-related pain. In fact, I welcome it. Now before you conclude that I'm a masochist, let me explain: The type of pain I'm talking about is soreness that comes ...

When you drink a protein shakes doesn't matter as much as how much protein you consume. Here's the latest research and expert ...

Leg strengthening exercises after 55, with certified CPT guidance to rebuild muscle daily without beating up your joints.