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Favorite activity to reduce soreness

HereWeGoAgain7
HereWeGoAgain7 Posts: 163 Member
edited February 23 in Fitness and Exercise
So I completed a very challenging workout on Monday and am dealing with the dreaded two day after DOMS. Yesterday I went to my normal class and did the workout at around 80% normal intensity. Today I was too sore to go, so I went and rowed a slow but steady pace for 5K. Amazingly enough, the pain went away about 500 meters in and didn't return until after my drive back to work. I was just wondering what "active rest" activities people enjoy when their muscles hurt.

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  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    Depends. If I have true pain, I won't do anything but a little foam rolling. If it's DOMS and they're mild, I will do what I normally do. If I'm really sore, I will probably foam roll and rest.

    I'm mostly a lifter, with a little running thrown in.
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    Walking or elliptical. Sometimes stationary bike if it's not leg DOMS. Followed by a decent stretch and use of the foam roller.
  • lisaabenjamin
    lisaabenjamin Posts: 665 Member
    Bump! I did some heavy gardening on Sunday and am still sore in my abs and legs from all the digging! Would love to know what helps! :-)
  • poedunk65
    poedunk65 Posts: 1,336 Member
    Soak in a Jacuzzi filled with hot water. OH yeah and bubbles too, lol:embarassed:
  • Luke_I_am_your_spotter
    Luke_I_am_your_spotter Posts: 4,179 Member
    My two favorite activities for DOMS are 1) foam rolling and 2) suckitupsndealwithits ;) I prefer foam rolling. lol
  • HereWeGoAgain7
    HereWeGoAgain7 Posts: 163 Member
    Foam rolling is amazing. I forgot that one.

    And hot water Epsom soaks.
  • HereWeGoAgain7
    HereWeGoAgain7 Posts: 163 Member
    Walking or elliptical. Sometimes stationary bike if it's not leg DOMS. Followed by a decent stretch and use of the foam roller.

    It's possible to get DOMS somewhere that isn't in the legs. :tongue:
  • HereWeGoAgain7
    HereWeGoAgain7 Posts: 163 Member
    2) suckitupsndealwithits

    :drinker: I'll drink to that...water of course
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    Soak in a Jacuzzi filled with hot water. OH yeah and bubbles too, lol:embarassed:

    I'm with this...hot bath works magic on anything that ails ya. Swimming's not bad either if you keep it light.

    As for exercise, I'd go slow with a short walk on fairly level terrain when you still have pain. Good luck!
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