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What’s the science behind being more sore 2 days after working out as you get older?
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:08 am
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:08 am
When I was in high school and college, after lifting weights I’d be sore the next day and then be good.
Now when I lift weights in my mid 30’s the next day I’m not sore at all, then 2 days later I’m extremely sore.
Is it as simple as your body takes longer to do shite when you get older?
Now when I lift weights in my mid 30’s the next day I’m not sore at all, then 2 days later I’m extremely sore.
Is it as simple as your body takes longer to do shite when you get older?
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Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:09 am to Tiger1242
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Now when I lift weights in my mid 30’s the next day I’m not sore at all, then 2 days later I’m extremely sore.
You’re on the back end of your physical prime. Be better
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:09 am to Tiger1242
I've only ever been sore from working out when I 've had extended breaks. When I work out consistently, I'm never sore. I'm 40 
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:09 am to Tiger1242
DOMS baw
eat some bananas, drink some water and suck it up, old man
eat some bananas, drink some water and suck it up, old man
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:10 am to Tiger1242
You got govt muscles
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:11 am to Tiger1242
its called delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). and no its not a getting older thing.
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:11 am to LNCHBOX
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I've only ever been sore from working out when I 've had extended breaks. When I work out consistently, I'm never sore. I'm 40
Workout harder. Be better
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:11 am to Tiger1242
great damn question. Blows my mind too. I really noticed it around 38+.
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:11 am to Tiger1242
Sounds like you are just battling DOMS. Pretty common thing for most folks. I remember seeing guys hit legs super hard for a night workout and when they weren't sore by the next morning, they would hit legs again thinking they "didn't get their monies worth" and must just need extra work. Little did they know the DOMS were coming with a vengeance.
This post was edited on 9/5/25 at 9:14 am
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:12 am to Tiger1242
Take supplements:
Glutamine
EAA’s
TRT if you aren’t a pussy
Glutamine
EAA’s
TRT if you aren’t a pussy
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:14 am to Harry Caray
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DOMS baw
eat some bananas, drink some water and suck it up, old man
I know what it is I’m just interested in finding out why it happens more as you get older? Being honest, half the reason for this thread is to brag about the fact that I’ve been lifting weights consistently for the past 6 months and feel great about it
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:16 am to Tiger1242
lactic acid buildup. hydrate better the day before and during the workout
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:16 am to Tiger1242
Healing process!
Micro tears in muscle fiber. Body responds by healing the tears. In so doing, builds back stronger. Inflammation from process peaks day 2.
Why proper rest is to a workout plan what weights and cardio are to a workout plan.
The workout is the tear down. The rest is the build.
Micro tears in muscle fiber. Body responds by healing the tears. In so doing, builds back stronger. Inflammation from process peaks day 2.
Why proper rest is to a workout plan what weights and cardio are to a workout plan.
The workout is the tear down. The rest is the build.
This post was edited on 9/5/25 at 9:17 am
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:16 am to Tiger1242
don't your muscles grow when resting? maybe that
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:17 am to Tiger1242
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What’s the science behind being more sore 2 days after working out as you get older?
Regardless of age, I always got the 2nd day soreness from leg days.
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:18 am to doliss
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lactic acid buildup. hydrate better the day before and during the workout
Yep need some cardio in the mix to burn off the buildup.
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:19 am to doliss
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hydrate better the day before and during the workout
You mean the 5 cups of coffee at work and the 6 beers I drank watching the game last night aren’t good for my workout?
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:20 am to LNCHBOX
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I've only ever been sore from working out when I 've had extended breaks. When I work out consistently, I'm never sore.
Try changing up your workouts? If you’re not sore, you’re not doing it right.
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:25 am to Tiger1242
Lactic acid levels peaking I guess.
Posted on 9/5/25 at 9:25 am to Tiger1242
I’ve always been more sore 2 days later, even when I was young
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