We asked a sports MD and a physical therapist.

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 ...

Mild muscle soreness after a workout is normal and often relieved by gentle movement, but sharp pain could signal an injury and means it’s time to rest. Light activity like walking, yoga, or switching ...

Fitness pros explain how to read your body’s cues, prevent overtraining, and maintain long-term progress.

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 ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Light activity like walking ...

Being a little aggressive on a leg day is easy to do without realizing it until the following day. Your legs, butt and lower back may continue to feel it for the second day after pushing it too hard.