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Anibal5 · 08-27-2003, 05:46 AM

In the 80's lactic acid was believed to be the culprit. Now we know that in as little as an hour the lactic acid has dispersed and been transported to other muscles that are not damaged and converted to an energy source. As others have mentioned the pain or DOMS is due to micro-trauma. This can be minimised with adequate nutrition, adequate sleep, stretching in a static way AFTER the workout, ice therapy, hydrotherapy .. the list goes on. The main thing to remember is that PAIN usually = damage. SO go slower in your climb to increase the volume of the workouts and the amount of poundage lifted per workout and you should find it subside somewhat.
DOMS is NOT an indicator of EFFECTIVE training for strength/speed/hypertropy etc .... It is related to many factors. Some people are sore after every workout, others only certain bodyparts, others never. Being sore or lack of soreness is not directly related to results.

08-27-2003, 05:46 AM	#25 (permalink)
Anibal5 Tilted Location: Brisbane Australia	In the 80's lactic acid was believed to be the culprit. Now we know that in as little as an hour the lactic acid has dispersed and been transported to other muscles that are not damaged and converted to an energy source. As others have mentioned the pain or DOMS is due to micro-trauma. This can be minimised with adequate nutrition, adequate sleep, stretching in a static way AFTER the workout, ice therapy, hydrotherapy .. the list goes on. The main thing to remember is that PAIN usually = damage. SO go slower in your climb to increase the volume of the workouts and the amount of poundage lifted per workout and you should find it subside somewhat. DOMS is NOT an indicator of EFFECTIVE training for strength/speed/hypertropy etc .... It is related to many factors. Some people are sore after every workout, others only certain bodyparts, others never. Being sore or lack of soreness is not directly related to results. __________________ Forgiveness is like the fragrance a flower gives after it's been stepped on.