What is DOMS?

[jtlane25]

I gather that it means muscle soreness of some kind. But, what does the full DOMS mean???

Thanks!

 

[hippahips]

DOMS means delayed-onset muscle soreness. You can read more about it here:
http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/1999/01_99/muscle.htm

And here:
http://www.frsa.com/doms.html

Pinky

 

[Runcrazy]

It means Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness.

Edited to add: Wow Pinky, we posted at the same time!

Jo

 

[Tamster]

It is your muscles cursing Cathe the next day!

Tammy

 

[jtlane25]

Thank you very much! It ONLY makes since now!

 

[kathryn]

I find that my DOMS often peaks at about 48 hours after a tough workout. So while you may start feeling it the next day, that may not be the end of it!

 

[WD]

This is what I would consider the best definition. I don't feel it so much the next day but after that I may wake up with a plan and it means going lighter or waiting a day because muscles are sore.
Diane Sue

 

[nancy324]

Excellent article, Pinky. Thanks. GS Legs did me in yesterday and I am one giant walking DOMS today. :-(