Is soreness after a workout a good indicator?
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 some sensory receptors and, as a result, increases the sensation of pain.
Muscle soreness after a workout
In this way, muscle soreness after a workout is simply a warning sign from the body. But the good news is that muscles have recovery mechanisms to repair these micro-injuries.
This is how the body increases its resistance to exercise. Don’t worry, this is normal! There seems to be a genetic component that causes some people to feel persistent soreness, while others rarely get sore.
Is DOMS a good measure of muscle growth?
In short: DOMS can indicate that some degree of muscle tissue damage has occurred, but it cannot be used as a “measure” of muscle growth.
Medication for soreness after a workout?
Anti-inflammatory medications can negatively affect your workouts. You should discuss this very carefully with your doctor.
My tip is: always keep your body healthy and hydrated.
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.
It’s worth remembering that the less hydrated your body is, the more hormones (cortisol, aldosterone) it will secrete to retain fluid, giving you a bloated appearance that is actually caused by water retention.
Proper hydration plays a fundamental role in hormonal function and the muscle recovery process.
