I don’t feel sore after a workout
Does every good workout have to make you sore❓
Studies show that movement during exercise causes the membranes of muscle tissue to break down, triggering an inflammatory process that sensitizes certain sensory receptors and thus increases the sensation of pain.
Post-workout muscle soreness
Post-workout muscle soreness is simply a warning signal from the body. But the good news is that muscles develop recovery mechanisms to repair these micro-injuries.
This helps the body build resistance to exercise. Don’t worry, this is normal! There seems to be a genetic component that causes some people to experience persistent soreness, while others rarely get sore.
Is DOMS a good measure of hypertrophy?
In short: DOMS can indicate that some degree of muscle tissue damage has occurred, but it cannot be used as a “measure” of hypertrophy.
Medication for post-workout soreness?
Anti-inflammatory medications can negatively affect your workouts. You should discuss this very carefully with your doctor.
My advice is: keep your body healthy and hydrated at all times.
Did you know that staying hydrated is just as important as eating a healthy diet, especially when taking medication?
The human body is made up of about 60% water. Proper hydration increases the body’s hormonal response after physical activity.
Keep in mind that the less hydrated your body is, the more hormones (cortisol, aldosterone) it will secrete to retain fluid, giving you a puffy appearance that is actually swelling caused by water.
Proper hydration plays a fundamental role in hormonal function and the muscle recovery process.
