Why do you get sore a day or two after completing a gym session you’re not accustomed to?
It’s called DOMS, or maybe known as delayed onset muscle soreness.
In particular this occurs after exercise as the person is not familiar with the exercises, intensity, movements that’s performed during the session. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
DOMS are believed to be the result of microscopic tears within the connective tissues that hold the muscle fibers together. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
How can you prevent such soreness?
By using a foam roller post work out by rolling slowly over the targeted muscle groups previously trained can assist in expelling metabolic waste from the muscle itself whilst simultaneously promoting blood flow.
Consuming an adequate amount of Protein and Carbohydrates within your diet will also help assist in your recovery process.