Soreness after lifting / cardio

Jeff92se
Jeff92se Posts: 3,369 Member
edited October 4 in Fitness and Exercise
I get pretty sore frequently. Been lifting for years and it's the same.

Tried doing light cardio. That seems to work but I don't always get the chance.
Tried anti-inflammatories with limited success.
Recently I tried double scooping my On Whey protein to see if it was the lack of protein. I don't think that's helping.

Want to try adding BCAAs during my workouts.(powder mix to water) Has that worked to help soreness and help you recover faster?

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  • superflyrbi
    superflyrbi Posts: 80 Member
    I use a glutamine & BCAA blend after lifting. It seems to help with soreness the next day. Don't know if it's placebo effect or not.
  • scriehl
    scriehl Posts: 94 Member
    I've been lifting for years as well. I think it is pretty normal to be have at least some soreness afterward. In my mind it tells me that I must be doing something right. Like the old saying, 'No pain, no gain.' I think there is some truth to that. How many times a week are you lifting? If you lift 2-3 times a week regularly I would think that the soreness would be less. I do notice that if I skip a week of lifting, the following week is brutal as far as being sore goes. I'm no expert but I hope you find the answers you are looking for. Good luck to you. :)
  • Jeff92se
    Jeff92se Posts: 3,369 Member
    Heavy lifting 2 days a week. Then combo of cardio / small muscle lifts / plyometrics another 2 days a week. Sometimes 3.

    Being sore doesn't really give me a sense of accomplishment anymore. Lifting a heavy weight for more reps or lifting a heavier weight than before does that for me.

    Being sore is natural. But I want to try to minimize this as much as realistically possible. ie... if I can take or do something that will speed recovery / reduce soreness, I want to hear it.
  • Jeff92se
    Jeff92se Posts: 3,369 Member
    I use a glutamine & BCAA blend after lifting. It seems to help with soreness the next day. Don't know if it's placebo effect or not.

    The optimum BCAA powder I'm considering has the l-glutamine in it. Thanks
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