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One of the consequences of vigorous exercise—heavy weight lifting, a tough day of speed work on the track, or the stairclimber at the gym—is an accumulation of lactic acid in the muscles. Lactic acid is a normal by-product of muscle metabolism. But DOMS, (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) with its unique chemical irritants is the actual culprit that reduces the body’s ability to perform at its best. There are 3 things that RolleFit provides to fight work out hangover for increased performance:
- Oxygenation: RolleFit enables homogeneous oxygen supply to the tissues that are not well oxygenated during exercise. During exercise, the muscle tightens and releases similar to a pumping action. The tightening of the muscles may constrict some blood flow temporarily on a capillary level, and some tissues get more oxygen supply than others. The effect of exercise on tissues is good, but it is not considered a 100% oxygen supply to all tissues at all times. One can tell this because some skin areas remain cold during exercise while other areas are warm to the touch. Because sufficient oxygen can’t get to muscle tissues consistently, the muscles must rely on anaerobic energy sources. The by-product of anaerobic metabolism is lactic acid, which causes soreness. The best way to get rid of lactic acid in muscles is to stimulate even circulation which RolleFit provides.
- Hydration/Detoxification: Oxygenation using the RolleFit, combined with sufficient hydration, flushes out the body via the lymph system stimulation. This enables the body to recover quickly especially from DOMS chemical irritants. Faster recovery results in better performance, less fatigue and more energy overall. The tissue stimulation and massage enhances mobility of the muscle fibers and assists nutrients and by-products of metabolism to move in and out of the tissues.
- Flexibility and Quicker Recovery: Lactic acid accumulation and the prolonged presence of chemical irritants of DOMS following a hard workout get flushed out quicker with RolleFit. Therefore, the muscles respond with faster flexibility and readiness to perform, since they can also heal quicker. Lactic acid is a normal by-product of muscle metabolism. However, it can irritate muscles and cause discomfort and soreness. Muscle soreness associated with exercise actually results more from Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness or DOMS, than from Lactic Acid accumulation alone. This can make it difficult to walk, reduces strength, or simply makes life uncomfortable for a couple of days. Lactic acid isn’t the only culprit in DOMS. In fact, lactic acid is removed from muscle anywhere from just a few hours to less than a day after a workout, and so it doesn’t explain the soreness experienced days after a workout.
What causes DOMS for days after exercise? The answer is swelling in the muscle that results from an influx of white blood cells, prostaglandins (which are anti-inflammatory), and other nutrients and fluids that flow to the muscles to repair the “damage” after a tough workout. This type of muscle damage is microscopic (it occurs in small protein contractile units of the muscle called myofibrils) and is part of the normal process of growth in the body – anabolism. It is not the type of damage or injury that you see your doctor about. The swelling and inflammation can build up for days after a workout, and that’s why muscle soreness may be worse two, three, or even four days after a workout (it can take up to five days for muscles to heal completely depending on the intensity of the workout). The Oxygenation and Detoxification benefit of RolleFit to muscle tissue is most effective in diminishing the unpleasant soreness from hard workouts.
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