#7. Muscle soreness explained (and what to do when you can't walk the day after a workout)

09/07/2022 31 min Temporada 1 Episodio 7
#7. Muscle soreness explained (and what to do when you can't walk the day after a workout)

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So, you had an epic leg workout yesterday, and today it hurts to climb the stairs, sit on the toilet and bend over to put your shoes on.Sounds like you've got yourself one killer case of DOMS - Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness.In this episode I cover everything related to post-training muscle soreness, including:What causes it;How long it takes to set in, and how long you're going to feel crippled for (jokes)...The negative effects of DOMS;If you can prevent it;What you can do to manage DOMS if you're feeling a little stiff and sorry for yourself;Whether you should still train with muscle soreness; andIf DOMS is a sign of a good workout.If you've ever experienced muscle soreness after a training session, I'd encourage you to get your ears on this episode.Follow me on Instagram at @jemmalee_exphys to stay up to date with each episode as it's released, as well as all of my regular content. My DMs are always open to questions which I'll answer regularly on Q&A episodes.Music from Uppbeat: Disco Wheel | Mood Maze License Code: MRBE9TU7YGK3RQNF