Phrases Talking About Fitness or Exercise

Muscle soreness

B1

Meaning

Pain or discomfort in the muscles.

Example sentences

John: I've been working out a lot lately, and I'm experiencing some muscle soreness.

Alice: Yeah, that's common after intense exercise. Make sure you stretch properly to avoid excessive muscle soreness.

John: Good point. I'll focus on stretching more.

Alice: That, and maybe take a rest day or two.