delayed onset muscle soreness
Despite how common it is, no one is sure why delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) occurs. However, there are six theories. This article looks at those six theories and which are more likely to explain this phenomenon.
How much do you know about stretching? There are lots of myths and misconceptions about the process of stretching and its benefits. Here are five and why you should stop believing them.
Could consuming more omega-3s help with delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS)? A new study looks at this issue. Here’s what the study shows and how you can get the benefits if you work out.
Exercise has so many health and fitness benefits but there is one downside – the muscle soreness you get after a workout your body isn’t accustomed to. This phenomenon, called delayed onset muscle soreness, can leave your muscles feeling stiff and sore for up to 5 days. What’s the best treatment? You might be surprised!
If you work out, you’re familiar with the soreness you get after a workout your muscles are unaccustomed to. That soreness, called DOMS, can last for up to a week. Is there anything you can do about the pain and stiffness? In this article, you’ll learn what science shows works and doesn’t work for after-workout muscle soreness.
Most people take a shower after a workout, but how does the temperature of a shower affect muscle gains and delayed-onset muscle soreness? Find out whether taking a cold shower after an exercise session has benefits and what those benefits are.
No one enjoys delayed onset muscle soreness or DOMS, but you’re certain to experience it at some point if you work out. Protein supplies your muscles with the amino acids they need to grow and become stronger, but can protein also keep DOMS in check?
What’s your favorite fitness quote or mantra? We like them because they motivate and inspire, but not all are equally of benefit. In fact, some are downright harmful. Here are five of the worst fitness quotes you’d do well to ignore.
No one likes the feeling of being sore and stiff after a workout, but some people see it as a sign that they’ve had a good workout. But can we judge a workout by the degree of muscle soreness? Here’s why delayed onset muscle soreness isn’t an indicator of how hard you’ve trained.
Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is muscle stiffness and soreness that comes after doing a workout you aren’t accustomed to. Can stretching before or after a workout reduce this type of after-workout soreness? Find out what research shows about stretching and muscle soreness and other ways to ease the discomfort of DOMS.
There are lots of reasons to hydrate well before, during, and after a workout. For one, even mild dehydration makes a workout feel harder and can negatively impact performance. Can poor hydration also worsen delayed onset muscle soreness? Here’s what science shows.
Delayed onset muscle soreness is common after a training session where you worked your muscles harder than they’re accustomed to. But it would be nice to be able to ease that soreness or at least make it more manageable. Can you lessen the degree of muscle soreness you experience by getting more of a particular amino acid?
