Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

Today's Friday, where I started back at the gym 5 days ago on Monday. I did a cardio + weights circuit training routine for about 45 minutes. Tuesday was a session of Yoga, my first in about 3 weeks.
Wednesday morning, I felt it - muscle pain soreness all over my body, better known as Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS).

Chances are, I was feeling the after effects of Monday's workout. My right shoulder was extremely stiff and painful just to lift my right arm up. Wednesday night, I was planning to weight train, and ultimately went through with it but skipped my right arm entirely. It was recovering - working it out would either lengthened the recovery period or potentially increased the risk of a more serious injury.

Thursday, most of the pain all over my body had subsided and today, I am soreness-free but I do feel a lot stronger from it.

That's my story, but if you'd like to know more about the why and what to do when this happens to you, here's a really good link on the subject:

http://www.coreperformance.com/knowledge/injury-pain/delayed-onset-muscle-soreness-doms.html

Own it. Do it. Win it!

PlainTriciaJane

01/09/2015 11:01AM

Thank you for this! I've been doing lots of weight lifting lately and I usually don't feel it until two days after. Today I was updating a project schedule board and had to use my arm lifted above my head, it was so difficult!

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Thank you. I am trying to concentrate on building muscles because I've tried countless times to lose weight with cardio and dieting and had no luck. I figure this way I will have more fun and I am hoping my efforts will result in weight loss :)

EmmaBelter

It will get better, I used to get terrible DOMS but after a couple of months of being back exercising regularly I rarely get DOMS now. Keep it up it will be worth it!

beachcalsix

01/09/2015 10:52AM

ugh I hate that! I like to feel sore because I know it means my body is changing but sheesh. It can hurt alot! My shoulders are really weak, I've been working on them and they're slowly getting stronger but it drives me crazy when they're in pain! Hope your arm gets better soon!

kwogni

Thanks Amanda. It's a lot better now but on Wednesday, I was ready to cry 'uncle' - that's how bad it was. Hopefully I'll be pain-free next week. Wishing you stronger shoulders!

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