Are sore muscles an intrinsic part of a good workout?

What are sour muscles?

Are muscle soreness an inseparable element of a good workout? For sure their appearance during exercise is a signal which should not be disregarded by us. The feeling of pain and muscle fatigue is the effect of a disruption in the proper acid-base balance. Reduced pH within the muscle fibres is in turn the result of several abnormalities:

• excessive muscle hypoxia
• insufficient hydration of the body
• deficiency of electrolytes, which are lost with sweat during activity

The appearance of pain during exercise is a consequence of too high levels of lactic acid. This substance, in turn, leads to the irritation of sensory receptors within muscle fibres, which are responsible for pain. It is worth noting that soreness disappears shortly after the end of training. On the other hand, pain and fatigue persisting even for several days after an intensive effort is called DOMS, or Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, caused by mechanical microdamage of fibres and accompanying inflammation.

Sore muscles during exercise - are they really an inherent part of a good workout?

It is difficult to agree that soreness is an inherent part of a good workout. Rather, it should be treated as an indication to ensure proper conditions for the muscles during exercise. With the right supplementation there is a chance to counteract pain and provide muscle fibres with optimum protection against dehydration, electrolyte loss and excessive acidification.

For 30 years, Olimp Sport Nutrition has been offering supplements to people exercising recreationally and professional sportsmen, which allow to guarantee support for a daily diet and necessary assistance during trainings. The products are prepared in accordance with pharmaceutical standards, which is proven by, among others, optimally selected proportions of the ingredients used, high-class raw materials and maintenance of the necessary safety standards during production.

What supplements from the offer of Olimp Sport Nutrition will prove useful in the fight against soreness during training?

• Olimp Alkagen, i.e. capsules containing essential minerals (zinc, magnesium, potassium and calcium) to support correct operation of the neuromuscular system and maintain optimal acid-base balance.
• Isotonic drink Olimp Iso Plus being a mixture of valuable minerals for electrolyte management with carbohydrates, which will provide additional energy for exercise.
• Olimp Beta-alanine Carno Rush tablets enriching the diet with beta-alanine - an amino acid leading to an increase in the carnosine content in muscles, which supports the maintenance of optimal pH levels. The addition of vitamin B6 supports the proper functioning of the nervous system and the correct energy metabolism.