Ok, hands up if you’ve ever started a new exercise program and the next day you’re struggling to walk with muscles that scream at you every time you move…
We’ve been there and know exactly how you feel! In fact, even Olympians experience muscle soreness. But is what you’re feeling normal or do you need to pay closer attention to what’s happening with your body?
Having sore muscles during or after training is NORMAL but there is often a misunderstanding of exactly what is soreness and what is an injury. You’ve probably heard the term lactic acid before, it’s what we generally ‘blame’ for our muscle soreness. However, it can actually act as a protective mechanism for our muscles. It’s important to know when it’s a useful signal and when it’s a warning!
In this video we cover:
- Knowing the difference between soreness and injury
- The purpose and usefulness of that lactic acid burn
- Identifying and understanding Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)
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