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EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 9 MIN

3345: Why Am I Sore After My Workout by Riley Pearce of Free Form Fitness on Muscle Recovery

from Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition · host Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3345: Riley Pearce breaks down why post-workout soreness isn’t always a sign of progress, explaining how excessive muscle damage and poor recovery lead to delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). By understanding how the body rebuilds and adapts, listeners can train smarter, reduce pain, and stay consistent without setbacks. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://freeformfitness.ca/sore-after-my-workout/ Quotes to ponder: "Feeling sore after a workout is normal. Let us tell you, it is not." "Remember: muscle soreness does not equal good workout" "DOMS is brought on by overtraining or doing unfamiliar exercises and under-delivering on those precious recovery materials." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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