Comments on: Pain in the ass.

By: philiewhilie

philiewhilie — Fri, 11 May 2007 19:20:42 +0000

Your are most likely just experincing DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness.) Its the result of microscopic tearing in the muscle fibers. The amount of soreness depends on the activity, you will get more DOMS particularly if you are just beginning exercise program or changing program. So it is nothing to worry about, I get it EVERY single time I go to the gym (so I have it almost evry day! lol) and its just abit annoying. Stop moaning and get back to work slacker!! lol

By: Seth

Seth — Fri, 11 May 2007 19:26:34 +0000

Just checking I wasn’t doing any damage. There didn’t seem to be any info on the web about it(after trawling through about 7 articles I got bored).

And work? What do you mean. I’m a student, I don’t work.

Dave

By: Autumnleaf

Autumnleaf — Fri, 11 May 2007 21:43:01 +0000

You can reduce the severity of DOMS by making sure that you stretch out your (worked) muscles after each workout (I even like to stretch specific muscles between sets too sometimes).

I personally love DOMS and look forward to getting it the day after each workout.

By: philiewhilie

philiewhilie — Sat, 12 May 2007 12:37:34 +0000

Nah your not doing any damage, when I said work I was meaning weight lifting!! lol.

By: philiewhilie

philiewhilie — Sat, 12 May 2007 12:39:37 +0000

Actually yeah I do agree there autumleaf, it is a great feeling, but it annoying that after a heavy squating session you cant get off the crapper for a few days! lol

By: Seth

Seth — Sat, 12 May 2007 12:41:19 +0000

I mean, i’ve had similar pain before just never this extreme. Did stretch as well. Anyway, cheers for the answers. I’m off to the gym.

Dave

By: philiewhilie

philiewhilie — Sun, 13 May 2007 13:42:28 +0000

No prob. And glad to hear it! lol

By: Seth

Seth — Sun, 13 May 2007 22:23:55 +0000

Actually, if anyone is still watching this, would I make better progress if I move onto the 4 day a week workout but spread it over 8 days, so gym, then day rest? I have enough time to do it and i’m tired of not looking as good as i could.

Dave

By: Murdoch1981

Murdoch1981 — Tue, 15 May 2007 13:18:56 +0000

Dave, I really qould advise the following.

Train a 4day split… 2on 1off 2on 2off. Your body firstly needs to recover or your wasting your time and running a high risk of injury.

I notice your not using supplements… you really must ensure you get loads of protien in to your system this will help you body recover.

Make sure you are doing a warm up set on a very low weight, just the bar etc to get the blood into your muscles.

Also don’t forget to stretch, especially if you are trying new excersizes.

By: Autumnleaf

Autumnleaf — Wed, 16 May 2007 21:18:19 +0000

Quote:

Actually yeah I do agree there autumleaf, it is a great feeling, but it annoying that after a heavy squating session you cant get off the crapper for a few days! lol

Lol, yeah, I know that feeling.

By: Bit

Bit — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:37:44 +0000

Well, make sure your getting protein to build muscles, if your not getting enough all your doing is burning calories to keep from adding fat. Also, try taking a multi vitamin or two, your a college student so nutrion isn’t exactly a high priority, I know, hell we all know what those years were like. Some minerals in the multivitamins actually work well with muscle fatigue.