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Post-workout muscle soreness (pain and stiffness that peaks 24–72 hours post-workout), also known as delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS), is a mostly normal after-effect of exercise or exertion. DOMS is less related to the intensity of a workout, and more attributable to the “newness” or variety of movement. New and different exercises, drills, and movement patterns seem to have greater potential to induce post-exercise soreness than familiar exercises, even at higher intensity levels.
And, while experts agree that there’s nothing you can do to completely alleviate post-workout soreness, there are some strategies that may improve treatment and recovery of sore muscles — before, during, and after your workout.
Here’s a resource titled, Fuel Your Sore Muscles, that provides some insight and tips for managing post-exercise soreness.
Additionally, it’s important to remember that rest is a vital component of the muscle- and strength-building process. Sore muscles need time to heal and recover.
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My tip. I am 75 years young and I am so into keeping fit (RUNNING) that if I miss 4 days I begin to get withdrawal symptoms. Now back to you, after a heavy session of running I decided to use ice and I was able to run the following morning but remember all bodies don’t relate to pressure the same way. Ronald Timothy
Thanks, Ron! Keep running!