Why does it take a day or two for muscles to become sore after a workout?
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What you’re describing is called DOMS, Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, and it’s the result of micro tears to the muscle tissue and connective tissues. DOMS is associated most with what are known as eccentric movements, i.e. lengthening a muscle while it’s flexing. The discomfort is the result of mild swelling as the body attempts to repair the damage.
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