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Jun 2022
38m 28s

How to Prevent Muscle Soreness

NASM PODCAST NETWORK
About this episode
It's almost inevitable. When you try any new physical endeavor, you're going to feel "sore."  In this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller detail the how and why our muscles often feel the way they do post-workout. They’ll also debunk common misconceptions, like, “if you’re muscles aren’t sore, you probably didn’t work them hard enough,” ... Show More
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