What To Do When That DOMS Got You Down…

At some point or other in every athlete’s career, there comes a time when they get so sore from a workout that they can barely move. The telltale signs are there early on…that “Jell-o” feeling, knees buckling when you try to walk, the inability to pick up your leg to get in the car…yeah, you know what I’m talking about.

We’ve all felt it, but what do we normally do about it? Lie around and avoid getting up at all costs for a few days? That’s usually my go-to. But we all know that is probably the worst thing we can do.

This video lists some strategies we can use to try to minimize the effects of DOMS and keep ourselves moving so that it doesn’t set back our training, including: light aerobic exercise, soft tissue work, compression, heat, and hydration.

Check it out, and let us know what you think!

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