Even after a super hard leg workout, the inside of the thigh muscles don’t show signs of lasting damage or fluid buildup — they look normal again by the next day.
Scientific Claim
In trained males, resistance training volume does not produce lasting changes in muscle echo-intensity, suggesting that intramuscular fluid shifts or tissue damage are minimal and resolve within 24 hours regardless of volume.
Original Statement
“No condition or condition-by-time effects were observed for MT, EI, or 10RM-VL (p > 0.05). Despite distinct perceptual and VL differences, no sustained muscle swelling or evidence of edema was observed, as MT and EI measurements returned to baseline within 24 hours post-session across all conditions.”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The claim accurately reflects the null findings and avoids causal language. 'Suggesting' appropriately frames the inference from observational data.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
Don't Sweat the Swelling: Exercise Volume's Transient Effects in Trained Males.
Even when guys did a lot more squats, their muscles didn’t stay swollen or damaged longer than a day — the effects went away quickly no matter how hard they trained.