A little soreness after a good workout is expected. That slow-developing ache that comes knocking a day or two after a good workout is called Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. As long as it's just a mild discomfort, it's normal. In fact, you should almost expect it, especially when you're starting a new activity.

But sometimes we go a little far and the aches and pains are a bit much. Non-medication treatments like ice packs, hot showers and massages can provide some relief. And medication certainly can help, but NSAIDs (such as Advil and Aleve) can lead to stomach upset and acetaminophen (as found in Tylenol) has been linked to liver damage. Though, as That's Fit recently told you, taking small doses of painkillers for exercise-related pain isn't that harmful.

Still I wonder, when you overdo your workout, how do you treat the aches and pains?

Remember, mild aches after working out are expected. But if the pain you're experiencing is sharp or severe, it may indicate an injury and you should see your doctor. Speaking of workouts, have you ever considered working out at the beach?

Last week I asked if you were a beach bum or a beach body. Here's what you had to say:

• 55 percent of you like a good balance at the beach. You enjoy swimming, playing a game of volleyball or tossing a football, but you also like to lay out and relax.
• 36 percent of you are beach bums and see the beach only as a place to relax.
  
• 9 percent of you are beach bodies. You think the beach is a perfect place to work out.