# Training Q&A... Should we always be sore from training? Training to failure VS RIR?

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Podcast: [Eat Like Ruby](https://stenobird.com/podcast/eat-like-ruby-5913982)
Published: 2026-05-10T15:00:00+00:00
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Today we're doing part 1 of our Q&A from our IG followers, answering all of the training questions that came through 😍 Including... 🍑 Are DOMS a good way to judge training efficiency? 🍒 Do I train to failure on every set, or have RIR? 👣 What my current steps & cardio look like, and why! 🏋🏽‍♀️ Do I have deload weeks during this phase? 👙 How I pursue a surplus while having aesthetic goals! Join the Eat Like Ruby Podcast Community 🍏 https://www.facebook.com/groups/eatlikerubypodc...

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