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DOMS (delayed onset muscle stiffness)
February 13, 2014 at 4:35 am
Dear body
There is absolutely no point in telling me I trained too hard now, 36 hours after the event. Why didn't you tell me at the time 
Seriously. For DOMS I recommend contrast shower (20 seconds hot, 30 seconds freezing cold, repeat). It's a cheats way of doing the ice bath used by elite athletes. Also drink lots and lots and lots and then drink some more. At least a pint of milk. And of course warm up, warm down, and stretch.
Anyone else got any tips for DOMS?
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RE: DOMS (delayed onset muscle stiffness)
February 13, 2014 at 4:54 am
After one massacre with my PT, I was sore for four days.. I just did some light workouts (Zumba and shit), though I couldn't do squats, since I wouldn't have been able to get up after the dip. But getting my muscles warm with exercise was helpful, it didn't completely take the stiffness away, but it helped a lot.
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RE: DOMS (delayed onset muscle stiffness)
February 13, 2014 at 6:57 am
(February 13, 2014 at 4:35 am)Jacob(smooth) Wrote: Anyone else got any tips for DOMS?
Copious amounts of beer.
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RE: DOMS (delayed onset muscle stiffness)
February 13, 2014 at 7:00 am
I believe that in strict chemistry terminology, alcohol IS a solution.
Works badly with exercise though.
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RE: DOMS (delayed onset muscle stiffness)
February 13, 2014 at 7:12 am
(February 13, 2014 at 7:00 am)Jacob(smooth) Wrote: I believe that in strict chemistry terminology, alcohol IS a solution.
Works badly with exercise though.
Good point, but my recent DOMS episode had nothing to do with what most call exercise. I was going to keep the details to myself, but fuck it....
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Almost 30 hours later I was sitting on my couch grabbing my right forearm near the elbow and grimacing in pain; this wasn't soreness mind you, it fucking hurt. It took me almost ten full minutes to figure out what had happened. Sore to the touch and in certain movements the next day. Two days later....nothing, as if it never happened. I'm confident my alcohol intake the first night allowed me to sleep.
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RE: DOMS (delayed onset muscle stiffness)
February 13, 2014 at 7:13 am
(February 13, 2014 at 4:35 am)Jacob(smooth) Wrote: Anyone else got any tips for DOMS? Rest. That's what your muscles seem to be asking for when delayed soreness hits.
That, or a shot or two of Methandrostenolone.
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RE: DOMS (delayed onset muscle stiffness)
February 13, 2014 at 12:26 pm
(This post was last modified: February 13, 2014 at 12:27 pm by bennyboy.)
I'm pretty sure it's Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, not Stiffness
As for dealing with it: just man up and enjoy the pain. You've earned it. 
Also, eat extra well: plenty of protein and vitamins, LOTS of water, plenty of rest-- basically all the BS your doctor tells you whenever you have anything at all to complain about.
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RE: DOMS (delayed onset muscle stiffness)
February 23, 2014 at 4:47 pm
rest seems to best thing for me, Squats always kill my legs which im fine with. I also agree with Benny with the right nutrition.
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RE: DOMS (delayed onset muscle stiffness)
February 23, 2014 at 7:11 pm
Time. Just man up and embrace it
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RE: DOMS (delayed onset muscle stiffness)
February 23, 2014 at 11:30 pm
"DOMS" is a regrettable acronym. I have plenty of tips for 'DOMS', but I do not believe that you're the kind of person who takes advice from the ghost of a 6 year old girl.
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