After a great workout, you are on a high with the endorphin rush. Later, often for a day after, the muscle groups you targeted give you a dull ache, which should be satisfying: yes, you challenged those muscles and they are busy rebuilding and getting stronger. So enjoy! If it is not an ache but a pain, here is something wrong wit what you are doing in the gym. First, rest and recover, then seek advice. Always remember that what you are trying to do is to improve your body, not wreck it. To get healthier and fitter. So everything in moderation - you'll find the right rhythm. As I compile this, I am experiencing the ache in my shoulders and upper lats through doing more pullups etc than I have been doing recently. That's the reward for doing what we love to do! Get training, and feel the buzz! Your self-confidence will build instantly! If only!! And remember - training doesn't just have to be weights and stuff. All sports and cardio activities count! You'll still get the