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I did a new workout routine yesterday and my legs are sore. should i do the same thing today or take a break?
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Take a break: You should rest if you have muscle pain.
Answered 6/29/2014
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Soreness: The purpose of resistance exercise is to induce an adaptive response to hypertrophy muscle tissue. Soreness is due to lactate. This represents an "injury" to the muscle with requires repair. Should wait at least 72 hours before doing the same routine.
Answered 3/21/2013
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