If you're under a lot of long-term stress, your muscles might not recover as well after a tough workout — and you might feel more sore or off for days afterward.

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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

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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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