The article discusses the notion that suffering and soreness are often glorified in fitness culture. While delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) occurs after workouts as a response to muscle damage and subsequent healing, experts clarify that such soreness isn't essential for maintaining fitness. Key points from Dr. Michele Bird and Dr. Sarah Kuzmiak-Glancy highlight that muscle soreness is linked to repair processes rather than lactic acid buildup and that while soreness can indicate progress, excessive soreness is not beneficial and may signal injury.
"Muscle soreness after a workout is also known as delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS. It usually sets in 12 to 24 hours after a workout and feels like a dull achiness."
"The soreness we feel after a workout is a result of the body's repair mechanisms. When you do a workout, you damage the muscle cells and connective tissue."
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