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Should you work out if your muscles are sore? By Angela Haupt Editor, Health and Wellness If you've ever worked out really hard, you've probably spent time over the next day or two deciding what to do about your sore muscles. Should you push through and hit the gym again? Take a day off? Jennifer Heimlich asked experts for the best way to proceed—and you'll want to read their answers before you start pumping that iron. READ MORE Share This Story

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