Friday, December 9, 2011

DOMS - Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

Hello world,

So I'm not sure if you all know what DOMS means. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. The short of it means that your body hurts 24-48 hours post workout, usually once you start a new program, or just any program in general. 

I can already tell that P90X2 will be introducing some intense DOMS at a pretty frequent rate. (And I'm only on day two) That's a good thing if you're expecting it, which I was. That doesn't mean that I like feeling like I have cement legs for two days.

Bottom line is that if you never have experienced DOMS, then you have never worked out hard enough for your body to change. If you want a change, start a new program. It doesn't have to be P90X, P90X2, Insanity, etc., but it has to challenge your muscles, and change often. 

If you "like" how this little bit of information helped you understand a current or past workout, then leave a comment or question about something that you have experienced. I have a vast knowledge of exercise science that I would love to let you all in on. 

Steven.V.L.

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