delayed-onset muscle soreness vs stiffness

delayed-onset muscle soreness

noun
  • The pain and stiffness felt in muscles several hours to days after unaccustomed or strenuous exercise. 

stiffness

noun
  • muscular tension due to unaccustomed or excessive exercise or work; soreness. 

  • inelegance; a lack of relaxedness. 

  • rigidity or a measure of rigidity. 

  • inflexibility or a measure of inflexibility. 

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