Soreness vs. Injury: What’s Normal, When You Need Care

When you start Olympic weightlifting training at ICWA, or any other exercise program for that matter, you’re going to “feel the burn.” But it’s important to pay attention to that burn so that you know whether your muscles (and ligaments and tendons) are just going through normal recovery or screaming for medical attention. Here’s how to tell the difference:

Soreness and Aches—Normal

When you exercise, particularly when you do anaerobic exercises to build and tone muscle, like weightlifting and interval training, two things happen: Continue reading Soreness vs. Injury: What’s Normal, When You Need Care