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Why Am I Sore ?- An In Depth Look At The Anatomy Of A Workout

January 30, 2008 by Adria Ali 4 Comments

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     Have you ever wondered what really happens to yor muscle when you workout?  Why is that your muscles get sore?  What creates the soreness, and what is that “burn” that happens while you lift weights?  Check out the reasons why with this in-depth look at your muscles during a workout. 

      Most people have experienced some sort of muscle soreness, whether they are in the gym working out or just lifting things around their house.  The severity of the soreness is dependent on how different the exercise is to your body.  In the gym setting, soreness can be a VERY GOOD THING.  A change in your daily routine can bring upon soreness.  This soreness is good because it means your body is changing (by doing something different).  Trainers gauge the severity of their clients soreness as a reference to how hard the workout is.  The level soreness can keep a client from hitting a plateau.  The old saying “no pain, no gain,” really does make sense in this case. 

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     SO why is it that muscles get sore????

     Within 24 to 48 hours the muscle experience DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness). 

            “DOMS is caused by tiny microscopic tears that occur in the muscle as a result of high intensity exercise (such as weight training, intense cycling, etc). After the workout, the muscle begins to rebuild itself (provided it is allowed enough time and nutrients to recover). This is the rebuilding process which creates new muscle that is bigger and stronger than before. In other words, your muscles are growing. Your muscles grow when you are at rest – not when you’re at the gym (credit)”

     Remember that DOMS is not a bad thing.. on the contrary, it’s GREAT!  Changing up your exercises frequently means you will forever be changing.  When  you are trying to lose body fat (tone up), or lose weight, muscle is your best friend.  Increasing your muscle mass ensures that you will be burning more calories.  As you age, muscle mass drops naturally due to hormone changes ….. you need to avoid this drop in muscle mass so you can always look young and lean. 

    WHAT Causes That Burning Sensation (when you lift weights or workout)?

       When you workout, you body burns calories through a process known as “krebs cycle.”  This cycle is responsible for burning calories inside the cells of your body.  In simple terms, this cycle releases something called “lactic acid.”  Therefore this release of acid inside the cells of your muscle causes the “burn” that you feel while working out.  “The acid is what makes your muscles hurt. Lactic acid builds up in the muscle tissue and causes the fatigue and soreness you feel in your exercising muscles (credit)”

     If you are new to the lifting world you can expect to be pretty sore after your workouts for a couple of week.  After your body starts to adapt you will become less and less sore.  Don’t worry it’s all part of the process.  If you aren’t sore after a workout, then chances are you didn’t work hard enough or you didn’t work smart enough.  By working smart, I mean challenging your body in different ways to induce change. 

Here’s An Inside Look At One Muscle Fiber

muscle-fiber.jpg   Although this fiber looks big… it’s actually no bigger then a human hair!!!  Now you know why some men have such a hard time gaining muscle! 

     Now that you know how muscle really works, maybe you will be even more motivated to get that “burn” at the gym.  Don’t be afraid to work hard and challenge yourself.  Muscle soreness is your friend, not your enemy. 

Happy Lifting!!!

Adria Ali

   

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About Adria Ali

I am the author of this web page and I have been a personal trainer for over 13 years. I currently hold a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology (exercise science), as well as all of the certifications from National Academy of Sports Medicine. I also have a background in sports training as well as internships in physical therapy and Occupational Therapy. I got into personal training to help people like my mom who struggled with her weight her whole life.


DISCLAIMER: The purpose of FitTipDaily.com is to promote broad consumer understanding and knowledge of various health topics. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Comments

  1. bianca says

    February 1, 2008 at 2:23 am

    Hi Adria! Will I tone up my legs by just doing lounges and various squats or will I eventually need to lift weights to tone up and gain more musce in my legs?
  2. SpinDiva says

    April 15, 2008 at 6:48 pm

    Great article. Thanks.
  3. Rusty - Fitness Tips says

    April 30, 2008 at 3:28 am

    Adria, Very good explanation of what causes muscle soreness. I think it is a mystery to most people. I find that muscle soreness is esiest to achieve in legs. When I used to squat, I would have a tough time walking down a set of stairs. I'm not sure if that is a good thing!

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