If young adults are under a lot of stress in their lives, they might feel sore for longer after a hard workout — the more stressed they are, the longer the soreness seems to stick around.

Stress doesn't seem to change how quickly young adults feel less tired or sore right after a hard workout.

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.

If young adults are under more long-term stress, they might feel more tired, less energetic, and more sore for longer after a hard workout.

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.

If you're a young adult who lifts weights, being more stressed out might slow down how quickly your leg strength bounces back after a tough workout—even if you're fit and experienced.