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Originally Posted by Zeraph
I've noticed that when I get into decent shape it's much much harder for me to get really sore after a workout. Am I getting lazy in my workouts or does the body adapt so that it doesn't get as sore anymore?
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Very vague here. What types of exercise are you doing - aerobic or anaerobic? In general, yes as the muscles of the body get used to a certain level and type of exercise there will be less pain in those muscles (and ligaments, tendons, etc). Going beyond your normal routine will stress the body resulting in discomfort/lactic acid buildup/muscle soreness. The idea is to establish goals and work towards them. Generally, and barring injury, you should feel less pain once you are where you want to be. If you want to take it further (run farther, lift heavier weight/more reps) expect your body to experience more pain as it readjusts to the new workload. Its a plateau scenario.