Here's how to go on, and on, and on

“You've started working out, but your muscles hurt so bad you don't think you can go on. Here's how to go on, and on, and on.”

Yesterday you did squats and now you have to stop yourself from screaming when you sit down. You walked a good distance, and now your shins feel like you got hit with a crow bar. You pushed and pulled with some resistance and you whimper when you flex your arms. Okay, we've all been there. Likely, this will not kill you. If you overdid it, it's okay to go easy for a couple of days, but don't quit or not only will your pain be in vain, but it will take longer to recoup. Until your muscles get used to what you're doing to them, they will be sore. Go easy on the exercises that affect those areas and work harder on other pain-free areas. The "No-pain, no-gain" thinking doesn't have to apply, but if it happens, you will survive it.