Whether you love working out or just tolerate it, no one enjoys the soreness that sometimes follows. This explains why there’s no shortage of advice and products promising to help speed recovery — or prevent muscle soreness altogether. In this episode, we break down why sore muscles happen and what actually helps your body as you recover.
Expert: Dr. David Braunreiter, Sports Medicine Physician
Interviewer: Katie McCallum
Notable topics covered:
- All about delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)
- Aerobic vs. resistance exercise: How each leads to soreness
- Is lactic acid really to blame?
- Muscle soreness vs. pain: how to tell the difference
- Is muscle soreness ever a reason to skip a workout?
- How to limit your chances of sore muscles
- Recovery supplements? Salt bath soak? Cryotherapy? Stretching? What’s the best way to relieve sore muscles
- The physical and mental benefits of a varied workout regimen
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