When you start working out and looking after your body more, sometimes you can go a little too hard on those first couple of ...

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 ...

It’s that time of year - when people set goals and take action to improve their health, get back in shape, and ramp up exercise routines. But what happens when your body isn’t ready for what your mind ...

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 ...

You drag yourself out of bed the morning after a tough workout, wincing as your muscles protest with every movement. That familiar ache – sometimes a gentle reminder of yesterday’s efforts, sometimes ...

"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 ...

Is it normal to feel sore after a workout? Many dedicated gym-goers believe that muscle soreness is a sign of a good, effective session. However, health experts argue there is no direct link between ...

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 ...

Before Anna Cockrell became a professional track and field athlete, she didn't always cool down or stretch after exercising. Between night classes and early morning practice in college, she didn't ...

A lot of back and leg pain can be traced to your hips, which are critical to almost every move you make. These mobility and ...