Throughout history, weight lifters have long been vexed by the muscle pain that often accompanies intense workouts. I once saw a very funny comedian who remarked that weight lifting was funny because the only way to know that you've worked out properly is to be so sore you are unable to move the following day.
The scientific name for muscle pain after exercise is Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) which typically occurs 12-48 hours after a new workout routine is adopted, after a substantial increase in the duration of exercise, or after abrupt change in athletic activities.
If you experience muscle pain even when there is no change in your exercises or workout routine you may actually have a more serious muscle or joint condition or even a serious injury. Muscle pain should nearly always disappear within a few weeks of adopting a new workout program or exercise.
Muscle pain occurs because of little tears that form in the muscle during intense exercise. These little tears gradually heal causing the size and strength of your muscles to increase. The tearing and healing process is part of an adaption process that leads to greater strength and endurance.
Here are a few treatments to reduce muscle pain after exercise:
1. Amino Acids - These are very inexpensive and can be purchased at your local vitamin store for less than $7 for a 15 day supply. You can chose between liquid and powder tablets but the liquid tablets tend to dissolve faster than powder and are also usually less expensive
2. Fish Oil - Fish oil contains Omega 3 fatty acids and will reduce inflammation in the joints as well as shorten the length of your muscle pain. These can be purchased very inexpensively at your local vitamin store or even your local grocery store. In addition to relieving muscle pain, fish oil will also reduce acne and improve the appearance of your skin.
3. Aspirin - This is a tried and true pain reliever. 2-4 aspirin tablets taken a few hours after a workout will help reduce DOMS.
4. Stretching - Performing a few minutes of stretching before a workout or sports activity will not only help eliminate later muscle pain but will also help prevent serious injury. 5 minutes of good, solid stretching per hour of exercise is recommended for you normal workout routines and 10 minutes for new exercises or routines or before heavy lifting sets.
The scientific name for muscle pain after exercise is Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) which typically occurs 12-48 hours after a new workout routine is adopted, after a substantial increase in the duration of exercise, or after abrupt change in athletic activities.
If you experience muscle pain even when there is no change in your exercises or workout routine you may actually have a more serious muscle or joint condition or even a serious injury. Muscle pain should nearly always disappear within a few weeks of adopting a new workout program or exercise.
Muscle pain occurs because of little tears that form in the muscle during intense exercise. These little tears gradually heal causing the size and strength of your muscles to increase. The tearing and healing process is part of an adaption process that leads to greater strength and endurance.
Here are a few treatments to reduce muscle pain after exercise:
1. Amino Acids - These are very inexpensive and can be purchased at your local vitamin store for less than $7 for a 15 day supply. You can chose between liquid and powder tablets but the liquid tablets tend to dissolve faster than powder and are also usually less expensive
2. Fish Oil - Fish oil contains Omega 3 fatty acids and will reduce inflammation in the joints as well as shorten the length of your muscle pain. These can be purchased very inexpensively at your local vitamin store or even your local grocery store. In addition to relieving muscle pain, fish oil will also reduce acne and improve the appearance of your skin.
3. Aspirin - This is a tried and true pain reliever. 2-4 aspirin tablets taken a few hours after a workout will help reduce DOMS.
4. Stretching - Performing a few minutes of stretching before a workout or sports activity will not only help eliminate later muscle pain but will also help prevent serious injury. 5 minutes of good, solid stretching per hour of exercise is recommended for you normal workout routines and 10 minutes for new exercises or routines or before heavy lifting sets.
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