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Sore Legs!?!

Get2DeeChoppa
Get2DeeChoppa Posts: 2 Member
edited February 6 in Health and Weight Loss
Hello. I recently switched to a one meal a day plan. It’s been working great for weight loss, however I noticed I am really sore after a workout and it last longer than normal. I did a pretty easy leg workout and it’s been 3 days and it feel like the lactic acid in my legs has yet to go. Should I be taking at least a protein shake after a workout. What causes soreness after a workout? Thanks

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  • lynn_glenmont
    lynn_glenmont Posts: 10,128 Member
    Get2DeeChoppa wrote: »
    Hello. I recently switched to a one meal a day plan. It’s been working great for weight loss, however I noticed I am really sore after a workout and it last longer than normal. I did a pretty easy leg workout and it’s been 3 days and it feel like the lactic acid in my legs has yet to go. Should I be taking at least a protein shake after a workout. What causes soreness after a workout? Thanks

    It's the workout (and the resulting damage to and rebuilding of the muscle) that causes the DOMS, or delayed onset muscle soreness. Recovery from DOMS varies, and I'm not aware of anything that indicates meal-timing affects it.
    You may be able to reduce it during the next workout by reducing load volume.

    If the soreness is not delayed but first occurs during the workout, it's possible you strained/pulled something, and recovery could take longer.
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