If you're dealing with a lot of stress in your life, you might feel more tired and sore for longer after a hard workout — and it could take you nearly four days to bounce back like someone who's less stressed.

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Chronic Psychological Stress Impairs Recovery of Muscular Function and Somatic Sensations Over a 96-Hour Period

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2014 Jul

The study shows that young people who are more stressed take longer to feel energetic and less sore after hard weightlifting, just like the claim says.

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Chronic Psychological Stress Impairs Recovery of Muscular Function and Somatic Sensations Over a 96-Hour Period

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DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000000335

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