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Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is the pain and stiffness felt in muscles after unaccustomed or strenuous exercise. The soreness is felt most strongly 24 to 72 hours after the exercise. [1] [2]: 63 It is thought to be caused by eccentric (lengthening) exercise, which causes small-scale damage (microtrauma) to the muscle fibers. After such ...
Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC, informally called afterburn) is a measurably increased rate of oxygen intake following strenuous activity.In historical contexts the term "oxygen debt" was popularized to explain or perhaps attempt to quantify anaerobic energy expenditure, particularly as regards lactic acid/lactate metabolism; [1] in fact, the term "oxygen debt" is still widely ...
It finally happened. You went back to the gym after debating it for months, and your first workout felt good. The sweat and endorphins were flowing. But the following morning, you woke up aching ...
Acute muscle soreness (AMS) is the pain felt in muscles during and immediately, up to 24 hours, after strenuous physical exercise. The pain appears within a minute of contracting the muscle and it will disappear within two or three minutes or up to several hours after relaxing it. [1] There are two causes of acute muscle soreness: [1]
You should also “avoid excessive exercise in the heat,” she says. While “most muscle cramps are benign and not worrisome,” if they start to become frequent or severe, you should seek ...
Body composition is the ratio of muscle, body fat, bone, and water in your body. It offers a more holistic view of your health than just body weight alone, taking into account factors like muscle ...
Exercise-associated hyponatremia (EAH) is a fluid-electrolyte disorder caused by a decrease in sodium levels (hyponatremia) during or up to 24 hours after prolonged physical activity. [1] This disorder can develop when marathon runners or endurance event athletes drink more fluid, usually water or sports drinks, than their kidneys can excrete ...
Cardio exercise is just one component of a well-rounded fitness routine. Strength training is also recommended at least two days per week. Here are some general guidelines to follow, based on a ...