PAIN? NO GAIN

Just so you know: the time to push your limits is during that last all-out treadmill sprint or the close-to-final burpee in a HIIT workout, not in the middle of your recovery routine. ‘There’s some discomfort you’ll have to work with when you do any type of recovery, but there should not be pain,’ says Martinez. If you feel a sharp or searing sensation, back off immediately. This could be a sign that your system is in a more stressed-out state than you anticipated. If any pain lingers beyond the usual two or three-day DOMS ache, hold off on any exercise. It’s time for a trip to the physio or your GP.