Why Are My Muscles Sore After I Work Out?

 

Delayed onset muscle soreness, also known as DOMS, can happen after a workout and cause sore muscles that may reduce your range of motion for up to two days. ✌️

While you may be slightly uncomfortable, it’s actually a positive sign that your muscles are working properly and getting used to your new activity or exercise. 💪

REDUCING MUSCLE SORENESS:

1️⃣Although you may not have guessed it, MORE exercise helps to relieve DOMS. However, make sure it’s something gentle like light cardio or yoga a day or so after your DOMS inducing exercise. 🧘

2️⃣ Warm up your muscles for 5 minutes longer than you usually do before your next workout.

3️⃣ Stay hydrated! It’s important to drink plenty of water on days you work out and days you don’t. 🫗

4️⃣ Give each muscle group adequate time to recover. There’s no need to work out your legs several days in a row. Instead, focus on legs one day, followed by shoulders, then core.

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