4 Ways to Avoid Muscle Soreness According to Science
Research-based solutions to reduce DOMS.
One reason why so many people never form an exercise habit is muscle soreness. They get all pumped up to go to the gym on the first day only to quit the next day because of body aches.
If you are a fitness newbie or exercising after a long break or detrained because of an injury then you know the pain of muscle soreness. That first workout will make your life hell. And the first leg day will make you wish you haven't been born.
The pain of exercising is real, but you got to work through the pain to see real results. The first few workouts will whoop your ass, but after that, you will feel stronger and better.
Delayed onset muscle soreness(DOMS) is the price you pay to get fit. But there are some scientific solutions for reducing soreness and relieving pain.
1. Practice Active Recovery
All I want to do after an intense workout is lie down and never get up. Resting the muscles can help in reducing soreness, but do you know what is even effective than doing nothing? Doing something, anything.
A study found that doing small moderate-intensity aerobic workouts right after DOMS inducing strength training can help reduce…
