There's many benefits to starting a strenuous workout, but there's one unexpected drawback to consider after the fact.

Delayed-onset muscle soreness can peak hours or days after physical activity, and it seems to affect people of all fitness levels.

Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara says this condition is linked to temporary microtears- and it can be alleviated by hydration and warmup exercises. 

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