Inflammation is part of how your body protects you, repairs itself, and adapts to training.

Amanda, Joyce, and Sabrina break down what inflammation is, how acute inflammation differs from chronic, and why your body needs it to get stronger. They get into what can keep it turned on, including sleep, stress, alcohol, and under-recovery, plus the signs that mean it's time to talk to your doctor. They also go through what to do before reaching for ibuprofen, ice baths, or supplements.

Plus: why the scale can jump after a hard lifting day.