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May 25, 2008, 11:21 pm
Flag as Inappropriate Dogget
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Exercise and Soreness
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If you've just increased your exercise program suddenly, or else exerted yourself more than normal-what is it that causes the soreness the day after?
Is it some kind of damage to the muscles, or is it a good thing?
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May 25, 2008, 11:40 pm
Flag as Inappropriate jimmys devoted says...
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its damage, energy depletion, repair, over exertion.
Its all rolled up into one.
So its perfectly normal to be sore, especially when you have done high quality exercise. Its perfectly normal... youll see results iof you do this type of workout every two days, instea dof every day which could cause swelling.
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May 26, 2008, 5:27 am
Flag as Inappropriate goodhealth says...
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Feeling sore after a heavy workout is quite natural. If you have too much pain, however, it is better to relax for a few day or just talk to your doctor or fitness expert.
You must remember that muscles that have remained idle for ages are suddenly forced to work when you exercise. Naturally, they feel the strain.
When I was practicing Yoga, I used to feel sore. However, the soreness disappeared when I persisted, and I guess the muscles just got used to it or became stronger.
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May 26, 2008, 6:50 am
Flag as Inappropriate skatss says...
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They have a name for what your muscles are feeling after exercise. It's called Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS). It is a common result of physical activity that stresses the muscle tissue beyond what it is accustomed to.
When you do exercises like a biceps curl, small microscopic tears occur in the muscle. That damage, coupled with the inflammation that accompanies these tears, causes the pain. Several remedies have been reported as helpful in the process of recovery such as ice, rest, anti-inflammatory medication, massage, heat, and stretching.
Keep exercising, just cross train. That is exercise other muscle groups for the next day or so until the sore muscles feel fine again. As you keep exercising, the muscles will tear and build up over and over making them much stronger.
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May 26, 2008, 3:57 pm
Flag as Inappropriate Dogget says...
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Ah, and there was me thinking it was something nice and simple! You know, you make it sound rather scary!
Still, I know that the exercise is good, so it won't put me off.
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May 26, 2008, 8:39 pm
Flag as Inappropriate Mesha says...
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This morning I got up early and did some walking up and down a hill. I am feeling rather sore now, but I figured it's because my legs weren't used to the exercise I gave it.
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May 28, 2008, 11:29 am
Flag as Inappropriate sicnarf says...
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Wow, I didn't realize that sore muscles had a specific, scientific name. I always called it sore muscles. :) I appreciate the comments from Skatss about cross training. I've been walking quite a bit lately to lose weight, but I'm sure if I threw in some weight training, that would help, too.
Just a reminder: no pain, no gain isn't aways the best way to think. Sometimes your body is in pain because it's telling you something. I was walking this morning and felt a sharp pain in my calf which was an obvious sign to stop.
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June 1, 2008, 11:26 am
Flag as Inappropriate DianaR says...
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Soreness after exercising is often due to a build up of lactic acid in the muscle. That is why people "cool down" at the end of an exercise session.
It helps the muscle metabolize the lactic acid.
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