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Stretching
Definition:
Pain caused by build up of lactic acid or tiny
tears in muscle fibers. Soreness can occur after trying a new exercise,
exercising after a prolonged period of being sedentary or changing your current
amount of weights, reps or frequency.
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• Lactic Acid
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