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 ...

Truly, the only time a sore throat is maybe appreciated is the day after a concert where you spent the majority of the night belting out your favorite songs. Other than that, it’s annoying at best and ...

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