Are you an athlete or just starting to exercise regularly? Then you may quickly suffer from sore muscles 1-2 days after training. Sore muscles are a very unpleasant feeling. It makes it difficult to move and you may even lose interest in doing sport. In this article, you will learn how sore muscles develop and receive valuable tips on how you can effectively prevent them.
How do sore muscles develop?
Sore muscles are caused by heavy and unusual strain on individual muscles. If these are overstrained, small, tiny muscle fiber tears occur. Water then penetrates the muscle tissue through these tears. This causes the injured muscle fiber to stretch and swell. This causes the blood vessels to constrict, so that the affected muscle is less well supplied with blood. As a result, the muscles harden. This further intensifies the existing pain. The fact that you only feel the pain 1-2 days after exercising is due to the fact that the process described takes place very slowly. However, you don't need to be afraid of sore muscles. Sore muscles after exercise are completely normal. The muscles regenerate on their own within a week.
How can you avoid sore muscles?
There are various ways to prevent sore muscles after exercise. You can also prevent sore muscles by going to the sauna or taking a hot bath after training. The heat in the sauna and the warm water in a hot bath help the muscles to relax and improve blood circulation.
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