Delayed Muscle Soreness Syndrome
I'm sure most, if not all of you have been subjected to some degree of discomfort after a workout. This discomfort is not as excruciating as the pain after an operation. Neither is it as mild as a mosquito bite. It is somewhere in between. It is at best described as a sore feeling. I call it the delayed muscle soreness syndrome.
For 80 percent of people who hold a regular job, only a sizeable portion actually make time to work out as there are other competing demands for their time ranging from more work, relationship, family, studies to interest. Throw into this equation the perseverance factor as well as it takes time to develop a training regime and more importantly, stick to it.
Ask any male and almost all will agree that the bench press is the single most crucial exercise for building a big strong chest. Through the years, many have associated the size of the pectoral muscles with the masculinity of the person. Learning how to bench safely is the way to go to sculpt the admirable pecs and build a bigger chest.
The body is amazing. And it is simply amazing because it is flexible. It is supposed to be flexible. You are able to bend down and reach for that something which you have dropped on the floor. You are able to zip the back of your favourite dress on your own.
It is perhaps a worst kept secret that some women shy away from the gym for fear of building big, bulky muscles. As a certified personal trainer and sports nutritionist, let me assure you that this is simply not true.











