Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Also called muscle fever, is the pain and stiffness felt in muscles several hours to days after unaccustomed or strenuous exercise. The soreness is felt most strongly 24 to 72 hours after the exercise. It is caused by eccentric exercise, and training an inactive, unprepared muscle too hard. No matter what training you may have done prior to a Basic Instincts Pole Fitness Class, nearly all new participants will suffer in the subsequent days.

How to help relieve the symptons of DOMS:
  • Rest, relax and do nothing, allowing the muscles time to heal
  • Gentle stretching of the area's most affected
  • Perform basic, low impact exercises to increase blood flow to the muscles
  • Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation
  • Light massage has been known to elevate pain (Basic Instincts Studio has an in-house therapist. Mail us to enquire)
Disclaimer:
If you have any medical conditions, injuries or are worried about any aspect of your health that may prevent you from doing physical activity you must consult your doctor prior to attending any class. Please advise your instructor of any health conditions at the start of the class. All participants must sign a disclaimer to waive liability before starting a class or course. Participants between the age of 16 and 18 years must have consent from a parent or guardian.