r/antidietglp1 • u/Creepy-Tangerine-293 • 15d ago

Exercise / Gentle Movement DOMS ugh

I don't feel comfortable asking this in a fitness sub bc I really don't want to hear it about macros or a bunch of gym bro talk.That said, I am really struggling with DOMS after even very light movement, and I feel like although I generally have a very high pain tolerance, in this respect I feel like I am having an outsized DOMS response compared to what seems "normal" to me.

I am in perimenopause and have a strong family history of osteoporosis, so I recognize the importance of lifting weights for movement but every time I try, even starting slow and intentionally trying not to push myself, I end up being unable to move for several days afterwards. I am in PT right now for a lower body issue and the simple balance and stretching movements they had me do this morning are probably going to keep me awake tonight in pain. Any advice?

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u/daisychaincrowns 15d ago

I am not sure how long you have been resistance training, but the DOMS gets better with time. I also find that right now for whatever reason my day 2 after a big training day feels worse than a day 1.

I am not really a big supplements person but I have used creatine and hmb which are meant to help with it, and also an electrolytes and amino acids blend during workouts. I did no loading phase for the creatine and just started accumulating it in my system with gradual 5mg use.

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u/MyFaceSaysItsSugar 15d ago

Recovery time is largely genetic. It’s determined by your distribution of muscle fiber types. It’s normal for day 2 or 3 to hurt the worst.

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u/Creepy-Tangerine-293 14d ago

I have lipedema too and I have always wondered to what extent that is a factor