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    edited January 24 in Fitness and Exercise
    Trainers can you please tell me a quicker and more effective way of getting rid of DOMS? My doctor prescribed steroids but yeah don't want to even go down THAT route.

    Any help would be much appreciated

    :)

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    • Posts: 1,154 Member
      Anyone ????
    • Posts: 104 Member
      I'm no trainer, but foam rolling works wonders.
    • Posts: 1,190 Member
      A long cool down and active recovery on off days. The more you move the muscle the more blood circulation there is the faster the lactic acid is flushed out.
    • Posts: 1,154 Member
      A long cool down and active recovery on off days. The more you move the muscle the more blood circulation there is the faster the lactic acid is flushed out.

      argh I hate recovering I would work out every day if I could.

      So are you saying I need to be more active on recovery days??
    • Posts: 1,154 Member
      I'm no trainer, but foam rolling works wonders.


      oooo what is foam rolling?
    • Posts: 1,190 Member
      show previous quotes

      argh I hate recovering I would work out every day if I could.

      So are you saying I need to be more active on recovery days??
      Yes move more on off days. DOMS also subside as your muscles ger used to being stressed. Make sure during your workouts your are breathing correctly and also keep hydrated. If it is really bad warm up the muscle and stretch.
    • Posts: 52 Member
      Yes to active recovery! Walk/jog, stretching, will work the soreness out. Foam rolling is great as well, but if you've never done it you'll hate me for a while until you get used to it. :) Worth it in the end though! I always take BCAA's as well to combat any muscle soreness and also aid in recovery. Good luck. Hurts so good!
    • Posts: 144 Member
      Advil/Alleve. :) And, yes, movement helps, though it can be pretty painful initially.
    • Posts: 887 Member
      Working out everyday isn't very smart unless you're doing cardio.
    • Posts: 1,154 Member
      Working out everyday isn't very smart unless you're doing cardio.

      Thanks everyone :) I am interested to know more about this Foam rolling? I can move my arms easily now (Couldn't for 2-3 days) so it may work?

      p.s I don't work out everyday (last guy) if I want to do a cheat session I do extra cardio,
    • Posts: 104 Member
      http://camilleherron.com/2012/02/15/how-to-foamlacrosse-ball-roll-the-critical-body-parts/

      pretty good introduction to foam rolling. I usually only foam roll the sore parts for a few mins several times a day.
    • Posts: 49,213 Member
      PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) stretching (which usually includes foam rolling) and as mentioned, active recovery.

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    • Posts: 81 Member
      google or youtube foam rolling.

      stretching, staying hydrated, eating correctly. and getting used to being sore. its the best some times. you'll miss it one day lol
    • Posts: 74 Member
      STRETCH!!!! Especially right after a workout.
    • Posts: 1,154 Member
      STRETCH!!!! Especially right after a workout.


      *You Tubes Foam Rolling*

      Might need one!

      Thanks guys I am about to head off and train so wish me luck ;)
    • Posts: 133 Member
      steroids for DOMS?!... thats hardcore.
    • Posts: 149 Member
      ^all of that. also alternating hot and cold showers (1min hot/1min cold- repeat) will increase blood circulation. that will give you more of a immediate and short term relieve however.
    • Posts: 1,154 Member
      ^all of that. also alternating hot and cold showers (1min hot/1min cold- repeat) will increase blood circulation. that will give you more of a immediate and short term relieve however.

      ohhhhhhhhhh this is good i am going to try that because it's pretty self explanatory

      ta :)
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