68. No Pain? You’re Still Making Gains! Why Soreness Isn’t the Goal!

After completing the hardest hike of her life—three days, 8,000 feet of elevation gain—and feeling surprisingly fine, only to be insanely sore after a Pilates class. It got her thinking...In this episode, Jess breaks down what muscle soreness really means, why it isn’t a reliable sign of progress, and how to shift your mindset from chasing pain to building consistency and recovery.She covers:Why some workouts leave you sore and others don’tHow soreness is related to muscle adaptation—not workout effectivenessCommon culprits of post-workout soreness (like isolated movements, eccentrics, and novelty)Why being less sore can actually be a sign of progressPractical tips to reduce soreness: hydration, electrolytes, magnesium, movement, and recovery nutritionThis is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever felt discouraged not being sore or worn out from constantly chasing it. For more content on self-love, health, fitness and more, you can follow her on Instagram at https://instagram.com/happ.i.ness.jess?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==