20 Sep 2025
💪 Mythbusting Muscle Soreness
Myth: “If I’m not sore, I didn’t get a good workout.”
We’ve all heard it before—but here’s the truth: muscle soreness is NOT the ultimate measure of progress.
✅ The Facts:
What soreness really means: That ache you feel after training (DOMS: Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) usually comes from new or unaccustomed movements, not necessarily from how effective the workout was.
Soreness ≠ Growth: Muscles can adapt and get stronger without feeling sore. In fact, consistent training often leads to less soreness over time, even though your muscles are improving.
Better indicators of progress: Look at your strength gains, energy levels, improved form, and how consistently you’re showing up—not just soreness.
Too much soreness = setback: Being overly sore can actually interfere with recovery and performance in your next workout.
🔑 Takeaway:
A smart workout should challenge your muscles, improve your fitness, and set you up to recover well. If you’re not sore every time, that’s not a bad thing—it’s a sign your body is adapting and getting stronger.
Studio Note 🏋️
At Body By Design, our goal is to push you just enough to spark growth—without beating you down. Progress is measured in strength, confidence, and results… not in how sore you are the next day.
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