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I just did my first workout and my arms were burning. is it normal?

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Dr. Bernard Bach Jr answered

Yes.: Probably Lactic Acid buildup in your muscles. Keep exercising, it should go away. As you become more fit, you won't experience that any more.

Answered 6/26/2014

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