Definition of infirmary for English Language Learners. : a place where sick people stay and are cared for in a school, prison, summer camp, etc.
Torgan says delayed onset muscle soreness also has a repeated bouts effect. If someone does an activity, they will be inoculated for a few weeks to a few months -- the next time they do the activity, there will be less muscle tissue damage, less soreness, and a faster strength recovery..
Stretching to prevent soreness. If you spend 15 minutes stretching in the hopes of preventing post-workout soreness, you may be wasting your time. Stretching before exercise doesn't do anything to lessen muscle soreness, finds a BMJ study.