Have you ever felt sore after starting a new activity or pushing yourself harder than usual during a workout?
Muscle Pain that shows up a day or two after Exercising can affect anyone, Regardless of your Fitness level.
But don't be put off. This type of Muscle stiffness or achiness is normal, doesn't last long , and is actually a sign of your improving Fitness.
Dr Jonathan Folland, an expert in neuromuscular Physiology from Loughborough University, explains how to avoid sore Muscles after Exercise.
Why do my Muscles feel Sore after Exercising?
Sore Muscles after Physical Activity, known as delayed onset Muscle Soreness(DOMS),is common when beginning a new Exercise Program, changing your Exercise routine, or Increasing the duration or Intensity of your regular workout.
When Muscles are required to Work Harder than they're used to,or in a different way, it is believed to cause Microscopic damage to the Muscle fibers, resulting in Muscle Soreness or Stiffness DOMS is often mistakenly believed to be caused by Lactic Acid build up, however, Lactic Acid is not involved in this process.
Who can DOMS affect?
Anyone can develop DOMS, even those who have been Exercising for years,including elite Athletes. DOMS can be alarming for people who are new to Exercise and it can give their Initial Enthusiasm to get fit a real Hammering.The good news is that the Pain will decrease as your Muscle get used to the new Physical demands being placed upon them.
The Soreness is part of an Adaptation process that leads to greater Stamina and strength as the Muscles recover and build.unless you push yourself hard, you're unlikely to develop DOMS after your next Exercise session.
What type of activites can cause DOMS
Any Movement you're not used to can cause DOMS, in particular, Movements that cause the Muscle to contract while it lengthens (called Eccentric Muscle Contractions). Examples of ecentric Muscle contraction include going Down Stairs, Jogging or Running Downhill,Lowering Weights (such as the Lowering Phase of a bicep curl) and the downward motion of squats and Push-Ups.
Muscle Pain that shows up a day or two after Exercising can affect anyone, Regardless of your Fitness level.
But don't be put off. This type of Muscle stiffness or achiness is normal, doesn't last long , and is actually a sign of your improving Fitness.
Dr Jonathan Folland, an expert in neuromuscular Physiology from Loughborough University, explains how to avoid sore Muscles after Exercise.
Why do my Muscles feel Sore after Exercising?
Sore Muscles after Physical Activity, known as delayed onset Muscle Soreness(DOMS),is common when beginning a new Exercise Program, changing your Exercise routine, or Increasing the duration or Intensity of your regular workout.
When Muscles are required to Work Harder than they're used to,or in a different way, it is believed to cause Microscopic damage to the Muscle fibers, resulting in Muscle Soreness or Stiffness DOMS is often mistakenly believed to be caused by Lactic Acid build up, however, Lactic Acid is not involved in this process.
Who can DOMS affect?
Anyone can develop DOMS, even those who have been Exercising for years,including elite Athletes. DOMS can be alarming for people who are new to Exercise and it can give their Initial Enthusiasm to get fit a real Hammering.The good news is that the Pain will decrease as your Muscle get used to the new Physical demands being placed upon them.
The Soreness is part of an Adaptation process that leads to greater Stamina and strength as the Muscles recover and build.unless you push yourself hard, you're unlikely to develop DOMS after your next Exercise session.
What type of activites can cause DOMS
Any Movement you're not used to can cause DOMS, in particular, Movements that cause the Muscle to contract while it lengthens (called Eccentric Muscle Contractions). Examples of ecentric Muscle contraction include going Down Stairs, Jogging or Running Downhill,Lowering Weights (such as the Lowering Phase of a bicep curl) and the downward motion of squats and Push-Ups.