relief

Amb1976

we all know how hard it is to continue to work out when you have sore achey muscles....so what do you do to relieve them and get back on that grind?

Phispher

Overtime, as your body becomes more conditioned (doesn't take long to be honest), the soreness ends even after the really tough workouts. I found though that warm showers, a post-workout shake with protein and carbs, and some post-workout stretching help aid with recovery quite a bit.

Bambie

Just push through and keep working out! Once you get moving again, the pain isn't too bad. Coughing and sneezing on the other hand....now that hurts!

FemininGuns

Taking baths in Epsom Salts. Needs to be really warm where you sweat... drink cold water while in the bath.

Stretching is VERY important and helps with recovery. You should be "feeding the muscles" onces you've worked out with weights. So if you can, you should consume a protein shake after workout.

I am training heavily at the moment, getting ready for a competition in May - and L-Glutamine is a great help! Do some research on it, but many benefits come with it. I take 30g a day (10 in the morning after walking, 10g after workout and 10g before bed).

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Amb1976

Just push through and keep working out! Once you get moving again, the pain isn't too bad. Coughing and sneezing on the other hand....now that hurts!

well i know that to be true lol! im hoping this cold goes away soon lol!

Amb1976

Taking baths in Epsom Salts. Needs to be really warm where you sweat... drink cold water while in the bath.

Stretching is VERY important and helps with recovery. You should be "feeding the muscles" onces you've worked out with weights. So if you can, you should consume a protein shake after workout.

I am training heavily at the moment, getting ready for a competition in May - and L-Glutamine is a great help! Do some research on it, but many benefits come with it. I take 30g a day (10 in the morning after walking, 10g after workout and 10g before bed).

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thanks for the advice on epsom salt....i take hot showers but they dont seem to relax as much....

hardybelle83

Lots & lots of water, too! There are tons of recovery drinks on the market, but not always necessary if you aren't training hard.

Stretching AFTER your workout (when muscles are warm) is essential to reduce the amount of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Moving through the pain is usually a good idea, unless your pain feels like an injury. If you have normal muscle soreness, light cardio the next day is a great way to work it out. If your pain feels like a pulled muscle or other injury, REST & contact your doctor if it persists.