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 ...

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“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.

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 feel stuck in an exercise routine that still feels hard, learn the overlooked reasons workouts fail to get easier over time and what you can do to address them.

The answer may surprise you.