It's normal to feel some pain or soreness after a workout. But how much is too much, and more importantly, how do you get relief? NPR's Life Kit helps you build out your post-workout recovery routine.

Post-exercise stiffness is a part of any fitness regimen, but many treatments don’t address the underlying cause. Here’s what actually works. By Amanda Loudin Maybe it was an intense spin class that ...

Fencing is a sport for people with strong forearms and a stronger intellect. Or as Rene Enrique Castellanos-Brandon, a spry ...

Alcohol has long been synonymous with relaxation. If you want to unwind after a rough day at work—or kick back on the couch, at a baseball game, or in the pool—there’s historically been a good chance ...

Muscle cramps are caused by sudden contractions, which are often brought on by dehydration, overexertion, or certain medical ...

If you’ve ever struggled to sit down the day after squats, you know exactly what delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) feels like. It’s one of those things that pretty much everyone who works out deals ...

Through the ages, humans have fueled their most physically demanding efforts with meaty proteins. Ancient Greeks loaded up on red meat before Olympic contests, and medieval knights recovered from war ...

As you age into your 50s and beyond, it's important to strength train to maintain and build muscle mass and increase strength. Your body begins losing muscle mass when you grow older, and practicing ...

Mary Choy, PharmD, BCGP, FASHP, is a pharmacist with board certification in geriatric pharmacotherapy. Creatine is possibly safe and well-tolerated when used long-term. Although its benefits have been ...

Maybe you watched, cringing, as someone rushed to the bathroom to hurl in a fitness class—maybe you’ve been that someone. But is throwing up after a workout just a good sign you were working hard? No ...