Old and Sore: How to recover better from gym downtime plus podcast
Podcast link🔗 Also available on 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🍏 Soreness after weight training, known as delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), is common and can be more pronounced in those of us due to factors related to age, hormones and metabolism. Here’s a breakdown of why you might be experiencing this and what’s happening in your body: Muscle Adaptation and Microtrauma : Weight training causes tiny tears in muscle fibers, especially if you’re new to it, increasing intensity, or trying new exercises. This microtrauma triggers inflammation as the body repairs and strengthens the muscles, leading to soreness. Those who are Over 35 and Up have muscles that may adapt more slowly due to age-related declines in muscle repair efficiency. Hormonal Changes : Menopause reduces estrogen levels, which affects muscle recovery and connective tissue flexibility. Lower estrogen can increase inflammation and reduce muscle repair capacity, making DOMS feel more intense. It may also contribute to jo...
