I regularly use the sit-down calf-press at the gym. I can't use the stand up version because of a lower back issue. I usually push out 3 sets of about 300lbs with 25-30 reps each. I don't usually feel soreness from it.
Now the previous weekend, I went on a rigorous all day hike in very rugged, mountainous terrain with 2000ft elevation gain. For the next 4 days my calves were so sore it was hard to walk. Going up and down stairs was almost impossible. It's now been 9 days since the hike and only now has all the soreness gone away. I still felt some last night.
So what I'm wondering is why it took so long for the soreness to go away? Did that mean I really damaged the muscle? Most muscle soreness i get from martial arts or the gym goes away within 2 days.
Now the previous weekend, I went on a rigorous all day hike in very rugged, mountainous terrain with 2000ft elevation gain. For the next 4 days my calves were so sore it was hard to walk. Going up and down stairs was almost impossible. It's now been 9 days since the hike and only now has all the soreness gone away. I still felt some last night.
So what I'm wondering is why it took so long for the soreness to go away? Did that mean I really damaged the muscle? Most muscle soreness i get from martial arts or the gym goes away within 2 days.