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
Oct 7
How stress impacts your workout performance and recovery
Psychological stress can directly impact your physical performance by increasing muscle tension, reducing flexibility, and heightening your injury risk, which is why understanding the mind-body connection is essential for effective training and recovery. In this “Random Fit,” NAS ... Show More
33m 45s
Sep 23
Understanding Fitness Acronyms: How SMART, FITT, and NEAT Boost Results
The main question this “Random Fit” answers is: "What do the most important fitness acronyms mean and how can you use them to improve your training goals, program design, recovery, and daily habits?" If you have ever been confused by acronyms like SMART, FITT, NEAT, PEACE & LOVE, ... Show More
32m 24s
Aug 2022
3 simple ways to relieve post-exercise soreness (Reissue)
Have you ever felt stiff and sore after exercising, even days after the fact? Dr. Jonathan Su, the Get-Fit Guy, goes over techniques to prevent and relieve post-exercise soreness.Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Dr. Jonathan Su. Transcripts available on your podcast player or at Quickand ... Show More
7m 58s
Oct 2021
3 Simple Ways To Relieve Post-Exercise Soreness
Have you ever felt stiff and sore after exercising, even days after the fact? Dr. Jonathan Su, the Get-Fit Guy, goes over techniques to prevent and relieve post-exercise soreness.Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips.Subscribe to the newsletter to get more fitness ti ... Show More
7m 59s
Jan 2025
How to recover after a workout
It's normal to feel some pain or soreness after a workout. But how much is too much, and more importantly, how do you get relief? This episode, build out your post-workout recovery routine. A sports medicine doctor, nutritionist and professional athlete break down everything you ... Show More
23m 33s
May 2025
2964: Pain vs. Soreness During and After Working Out and Muscle Scraping
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Episode 2964:
Dr. Neal explains that recognizing the difference between sharp pain and normal muscle soreness is crucial for safe ... Show More
10m 46s
Mar 2025
Are you overtraining? Understanding pain, injury & gym fatigue (Reissue)
Is pain really a necessary part of progress in fitness? Kevin dives into the origins of the "no pain, no gain" mantra, explores the difference between DOMS and chronic injuries, and discusses why normalizing pain in training can be a dangerous mindset. He also answers a listener' ... Show More
11m 33s