Your Muscles Are Not Sore From Lactic Acid. So What Is Making Them Hurt?
Sore muscles two days after a workout? That delayed ache, known as DOMS or delayed onset muscle soreness, isn’t caused by lactic acid, and it isn’t proof your workout worked. I’m Dr. Laurie Marbas, and on this episode of The Habit Healers Podcast, I’m walking you through what the science actually says about muscle soreness and how to prevent most of it before it starts.
If you’ve ever finished a hike feeling great, only to take the stairs sideways a couple of days later, this one is for you. We’ll look at how lactic acid became the go-to explanation, and why it clears from your muscles within…
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