The term for muscle soreness experienced after exercise is referred to as Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS). DOMS typically occurs 24 to 48 hours after engaging in unfamiliar or intensive physical activity, causing discomfort and stiffness in the affected muscles. This soreness is a normal physiological response to microtears in the muscle fibers, and it usually subsides within a few days. Active recovery, hydration, and proper nutrition can assist in reducing the severity and duration of DOMS.