Suggestions for DOMS in Legs

Pippadog · 01-01-13, 06:08 AM

Hi

Happy New year everyone. I did Cathe's High Reps last night with my new barbell. Anyway I have pretty bad doms in my quads. Any suggestions for a good anti doms or soothing workout?

Thanks
Laura

desie · 01-01-13, 08:48 AM

Hi, if it's really bad (can't walk), you can mix 2 Tablespoons baking soda into 32 ounces of water and sip on that all day. Baking soda breaks down the lactic acid. Also, if you take branched chain amino acids as a supplement, they help repair the muscles more quickly. Or eat beef, has lots of the stuff muscles need to repair themselves. Hot bath with epsom salts, whirlpool jets, massage and extra sleep also speed up recovery. Best of luck!

fit44 · 01-01-13, 08:54 AM

Oh man, I feel your pain.

hdw · 01-01-13, 08:55 AM

I usually do very low impact kickboxing. I found that kicking really help... I think the blood flow breaks down the lactic acid. I either use Kick Max (drills only), KCM Kickboxing Kicks Premix or MMA Fusion. No jumping...

KarenP · 01-01-13, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by fit44

Oh man, I feel your pain.

HAHAHA!

I usually turn to walking when I get Monster DOMS of the legs. Going downstairs will kill the most. Start off slowly and you should soon start feeling a bit better.

paideiamom · 01-01-13, 09:12 AM

Going through this myself. I am glad for the suggestions.

I find just walking walking walking helps, too.

Nuggie's Auntie · 01-01-13, 09:14 AM

Re: potty pic, too funny!

Desie, wow, great info.

Try foam rolling, too. It hurts when you do it, but feels great after.

Jane P. · 01-01-13, 09:20 AM

This suggestion is from the Wharton's Stretch Book, but has to be done right after exercising before DOMS sets in. They recommend an ice bath to keep the inflammation reflex from developing. I have found that the ice isn't necessary. I start with cool water and gradually make it colder. It doesn't completely eliminate DOMS but helps a lot. I know that many Tour de France riders have ice baths at the end of their racing and training days.

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01-01-13, 06:08 AM
Pippadog Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK	Suggestions for DOMS in Legs Hi Happy New year everyone. I did Cathe's High Reps last night with my new barbell. Anyway I have pretty bad doms in my quads. Any suggestions for a good anti doms or soothing workout? Thanks Laura

01-01-13, 08:48 AM
desie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Canada	Hi, if it's really bad (can't walk), you can mix 2 Tablespoons baking soda into 32 ounces of water and sip on that all day. Baking soda breaks down the lactic acid. Also, if you take branched chain amino acids as a supplement, they help repair the muscles more quickly. Or eat beef, has lots of the stuff muscles need to repair themselves. Hot bath with epsom salts, whirlpool jets, massage and extra sleep also speed up recovery. Best of luck!

01-01-13, 08:54 AM
fit44 Join Date: Sep 2006	Oh man, I feel your pain.

01-01-13, 08:55 AM
hdw VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001	I usually do very low impact kickboxing. I found that kicking really help... I think the blood flow breaks down the lactic acid. I either use Kick Max (drills only), KCM Kickboxing Kicks Premix or MMA Fusion. No jumping...

01-01-13, 09:12 AM
paideiamom VF Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta-ish	Going through this myself. I am glad for the suggestions. I find just walking walking walking helps, too. __________________ If you need a hug today, consider yourself hugged. "Moderation is remembered only after the deed is done." Mirabelle Watkinson, fabulous writer in residence. "I am patient with stupidity but not those who are proud of it." Edith Sitwell Words matter. I thought I had seen it all. Then I tried on my bathing suit. (Unknown sage at craft show)

01-01-13, 09:14 AM
Nuggie's Auntie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: I love that dirty water...	Re: potty pic, too funny! Desie, wow, great info. Try foam rolling, too. It hurts when you do it, but feels great after.

01-01-13, 09:20 AM
Jane P. VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Colorado Springs	This suggestion is from the Wharton's Stretch Book, but has to be done right after exercising before DOMS sets in. They recommend an ice bath to keep the inflammation reflex from developing. I have found that the ice isn't necessary. I start with cool water and gradually make it colder. It doesn't completely eliminate DOMS but helps a lot. I know that many Tour de France riders have ice baths at the end of their racing and training days. __________________ "The two most powerful warriors are patience and time." Leo Tolstoy