You don’t have to hobble around for days after every workout to build strength. The idea that muscle soreness equals muscle growth is one of the biggest myths in fitness, and it’s keeping people from ...

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“No pain, no gain” is a longstanding mantra in the fitness world, suggesting a workout has to leave you writhing in a world of hurt in order to be effective. Social media supports this notion, with ...