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Understanding the Complexity of Lab Results and Muscle Damage Markers
This chapter delves into the challenges of interpreting muscle damage markers like CK and aldolase, emphasizing individual variations in response to exercise. It explores the relationship between muscle damage, delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), and inflammation, debunking the lactic acid theory. The discussion includes theories on DOMS causes, age factors, individualizing exercise recommendations, and strategies to modify DOMS.