Think Fit. Be Fit.

While a “no pain, no gain” mentality can be admirable in some ways, your body might not agree with this approach. You may feel sore after a rewarding workout, but this soreness isn’t a requirement for getting stronger or improving your physique. Just like with stretching, exercise science doesn’t confirm that soreness is safe, effective, or useful in attaining your fitness goals. In this episode of Think Fit. Be Fit, Jenn explores how many people learn the myth of soreness as an indicator of a good workout as well as the sensations of muscle soreness. Soreness is highly correlated with muscle weakness, so when your muscles are sore from a previous workout, you may be predisposed to injuries from overexertion. If your goals are building strength and feeling your best, then soreness can be an enemy if you allow it to persist. What you’ll learn in this episode: Becoming your own fitness expert means dismantling old assumptions Common myths about building muscles and strength Evaluating your workouts based