
Gym enthusiasts and newbies alike know the feeling: delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS—that stiffness or tenderness that follows a tough workout. The ache might make you want to lie on the couch, but the best way to recover is more (strategic) movement.

Gym enthusiasts and newbies alike know the feeling: delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS—that stiffness or tenderness that follows a tough workout. The ache might make you want to lie on the couch, but the best way to recover is more (strategic) movement.

On social media (and in real life), you might have heard people claim that aging has “ruined” their metabolism. Good news: That’s not how this works. Here’s how your habits and behaviors influence your metabolism, for better and for worse.


