Ep 09: Is soreness the sign of a good workout?

07/17/16 • 25 min

Moving Well Podcast

The phrase "No pain. No gain" has been around since the 80's, but is it true?

In this episode, Janet and Nikki discuss the science and myths of DOMS or delayed onset muscle soreness.

Looking at the data, they cover:

The definition of DOMS

Common causes of DOMS (surprisingly, it's not necessarily caused by working hard)

How DOMS affects performance in the areas of strength, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility

The relationship between DOMS and sport/fitness related injury

Episode Length: 25 minutes

Listen on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-well-podcast/id1095158542?mt=2

The phrase "No pain. No gain" has been around since the 80's, but is it true?

In this episode, Janet and Nikki discuss the science and myths of DOMS or delayed onset muscle soreness.

Looking at the data, they cover:

The definition of DOMS

Common causes of DOMS (surprisingly, it's not necessarily caused by working hard)

How DOMS affects performance in the areas of strength, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility

The relationship between DOMS and sport/fitness related injury

Episode Length: 25 minutes

Listen on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-well-podcast/id1095158542?mt=2

Previous Episode

Ep 08: How to Effectively Train Your Core with a Diastasis Recti

In this episode, Janet, Nikki & Rebecca discuss the ins and outs of diastasis recti or the separation of the abdominal wall that is often associated with pregnancy, but can occur as a result of other things. They cover:

The clinical definition of a diastasis recti
Causes of a diastasis recti
How to identify a diastasis recti
How to reduce your risks of getting a diastasis recti during preganncy
The most effective ways to do core training to reduce a diastasis recti
What you shouldn't do if you have a diastasis recti
How to do core training if you've had mesh put in or a surgical procedure to correct a diastasis recti

Also covered in this episode is the topic of waist trainers and corsets and if there are any physical benefits to using them as well as the difference between a medically recommended corset and one that is used for cosmetic purposes.

Next Episode

Ep 10: How much does alignment matter?

When it comes to the consideration of alignment, the fitness world tends to be divided.

Some professionals are concerned with the act of getting people to move more, while others believe that you can't really get the benefit of moving without being in or close to ideal alignment.

So how much does alignment really matter?

In this episode, Janet and Nikki discuss how to find a balance between training for good alignment and function and moving for recreation and fun.

They cover how load affects how much alignment maters (higher load = a higher risk of injury, so alignment matters more) as well as what do you if you have any underlying structural issue that stops you from being able to access that ideal alignment.

They also discuss Dr. Jonathan Hoffman's model of how to create balanced movement (fit, foundation and fun) from his book Being Fit: A collection of essays on achieving a healthy, active lifestyle in the modern world.