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DOMS! Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness... or Dramatically Overthinking My Squats?
1. What is DOMS?
DOMS stands for Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness—aka the "friendly reminder" that you worked out yesterday. It’s that achy, stiff feeling you get 12-48 hours after pushing your body to its limits.
It’s caused by tiny muscle tears during activity, especially eccentric movements like lowering weights or running downhill, triggering inflammation and repair.
2. Why Does DOMS Happen?
Eccentric Movements: Exercises that lengthen your muscles under tension cause more micro-tears, leading to DOMS.
Inflammation: The immune system rushes to repair the micro-tears, resulting in swelling and tenderness.
Lactic Acid Myth: Despite common belief, lactic acid isn’t the main culprit of DOMS—it’s actually a byproduct that dissipates within hours of exercise.
Common after new or especially intense workouts, and even though it doesn't feel like it... it's proof that you're on the path to greatness (and probably walking like a penguin).
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Ease the pain with light movement and sports recovery methods
🚶Movement
Light movement like walking or yoga can help improve circulation and reduce soreness.
🚿 Hot & Cold Therapy
Alternate between soothing heat and invigorating cold to reduce inflammation and target sore areas.
🛁 Magnesium Pool
Magnesium soothes muscles and speeds up recovery time.
☀️ Sauna
Saunas promote blood flow and relaxation, speeding up muscle repair
📡 Compression Therapy
Normatec Compression Boots like those at Double Dose improve circulation and reduce swelling. Feel like a marshmallow, recover like a pro.
Recovery doesn't have to suck! We combine science-backed treatments with a vibe that says, "You've got this."
Access a full range of recovery tools, including ice baths, compression boots, sauna, and magnesium pool.
Affordable casual visits, group sessions and membership options available
Our expert team can guide you to the best recovery routine for your training intensity.