Understanding Muscle Soreness in Older Adults

In this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Guild, physical therapist and specialist in vestibular and geriatric care, dives into the important topic of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) in the older population.

If you’re an older adult starting strength training, or if you’ve experienced muscle soreness and want to know what’s normal, what’s not, and how to build strength safely — this episode is for you!

We break down:

✅ What delayed onset muscle soreness really is (and what it isn’t)

✅ Why a certain level of soreness is normal and even essential for building strength

✅ The critical difference between appropriate soreness and dangerous overtraining

✅ How eccentric (lowering) movements in strength training promote muscle gains

✅ Special considerations for strength training over the age of 60, 70, 80, and even 90+

Learn how to optimize your strength training while staying safe, mobile, and independent as you age.

🧠 Movement is life — and strength is a foundation for healthy aging. Tune in now to learn more!

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