MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

MUSCLE INJURY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Poor cool downs may result in ____
A
Dehydration
B
Pulled muscles
C
Delayed onset muscular soreness
D
Sprains and strains
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -DOMS is thought to be due to temporary muscle damage and inflammation for which the most common trigger appears to be eccentric exercises. See Exercise induced muscle damage DOMS is considered a type 1 muscle strain injury that has a pain free period of 12-24 hours and muscle soreness peaks between 24-72 hours.

Detailed explanation-2: -The preventive effect on muscle soreness is most pronounced at the central muscle region. Cool-down exercise may be less effective than the warm-up in attenuating muscle soreness the first 24 hours after resistance exercise.

Detailed explanation-3: -The cool-down aids in your body’s recovery after exercise and allows blood to return to your heart from your muscles. This will reduce the chance of your muscles being sore after exercise.

Detailed explanation-4: -Easing into new forms of exercise can help prevent DOMS. Gradually increasing the intensity or duration of a workout can help reduce a person’s muscle strain and post-exercise soreness. Learn more about dynamic stretching.

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