I need some ideas to help with my D.O.M.S. What do you guys recommend for decreasing DOMS consequence? I have noticed that when I take my PWO shake after resistance but before HIIT it hurts more than If I were to wait until after entire session, any thoughts as to why?
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Wait then. It make sense to have it at the end but you may want to try half and half. Everybody is different. If you find out what works for you, do it.
IMHO, the most important factor for reducing DOMS is to train each muscle frequently and increase intensity and volume gradually.
Stu
Get a foam roller.Lactic acid demons be gone!However the pain is brutal.You get used to it.Years ago I used a rolling pin,my wife thought I was nuts and this was way before I read about foam ones.
I think in general, a high intake of anti-oxidants is important. It makes more sense to me to wait until after your training AND HIIT to consume the Surge–after all the HIIT should be realitively short (I keep mine to 15 min., post workout). Have you tried Epsom salt baths? They are great for recovery. There’s a very good article here (of course!) from quite some time back on recovery methods.
Finally, I’ve seen some research which suggests that cherry juice significantly reduces D.O.M.S.–perhaps because of its high and/or unique antioxidant content.
Hope that helps,
Crowbar
Forgot to add–BCAA’s baby! Before, during, and after lifting REALLY help.
Crowbar
I actually like DOMS. I mean if they’re not severe, the soreness is like an old friend reminding me that I had a good workout.
I agree, I don’t mind doms unless it’s really bad. And even then it just shows I had a good workout.
I found that BETA-7 really reduced DOMS. I’m not sure if the biochemistry supports that, but others in the BETA-7 thread (see the Supplements forum) reported the same thing.
Didn’t know there was an acronym for it. Now I’m not sore after a good workout, I have DOMS. Can I get a parking place for that?
my 2 cents…
BCAA’s…and lots of 'em
Waxymaize with Anatrop works very well.
Biotest Surge is a close second.
BCAA’s with water before, during and after training works too.
Generally I consume 8-10gr 1 hour before training, 6-8gr immediately before training, 8-10gr immediately after training and another 6-8gr an hour or so after that.
It sounds excessive…but it works for me.
Speeds recovery like nothing else.
In fact, I really don’t have much use for any other type of supplement (other than fish oil).
oh…43yrs old -if it matters
(I don’t think it does)
About an hour after my workout, I take a walk for about 20 minutes. If I don’t, whatever I worked gets achier and stiffer as the day goes on. I feel fine when I take the walk.
Thanks for your valued input guys.
Stu,
I agree with you. I am going to continue waiting until I am completely through with my training to take the PWO shake. And I tried working out the sore muscles on their off day. Seems to be working thus far. Thanks for the good advise on this and some of my other postings
Dragonmamma,
I typically do me treadmill time right after my resistance training. It works well for me also. 15-20mins of HIT and then 10min cooldown. Afterwards a nice helping of PWO shake and some BCAAs
All,
Thanks for your contribution.