Fitness Junkies, what good remedies do you have for sore muscles?

[when_in_rome]

I've been working out a lot lately and today I am in a lot of pain (good pain, means I'm getting somewhere!) but I just wanted to see if anyone had any good ideas to help the muscle pain etc? 😊

[Climber]

Respect resting days if you workout heavy. After training a certain muscle, its needs a 24h rest period. After training, do some stretching of the muscles used and end with some low intensity cardio to keep your heart pumping. It will eliminate most of the lactic acid out of the muscle. And drink enough.

[Cassidyxo]

You might have to do a light workout today to get rid of the pain because I've noticed that if you don't and just relax the whole day, the next day you'll be in even more pain

[when_in_rome]

Good to know thank you, I already have so hopefully it's not worse tomorrow 😆

[Dtegesd123]

aside from the obvious increasing protein and carbs after a workout. I would try to take a ice bath. A lot of professional athletes do that during the playoffs. Also you don't need to exercise to failure during every set, If I want to bulk, I usually do a drop set on the last set of each exercise.

[when_in_rome]

I've always been to much of a wuss to try an ice bath haha, have you done it and is it worth it if it works?

[Dtegesd123]

lol I tried a 10 degree bath, I don't have that many ice cubes in my fridge ^_^. It does help, I bathed for 10 minutes or so. I think the concept is basically like putting ice bags on your sore muscles. I think a hot bath would help too, as it helps circulation.

[MyNameIsJonas]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjX-w_saNGk

< Myofascial release. you can use a form roller or tennis ball... etc.. Stretch as well.

Hot tub.

Good meal. Protein and potassium helps.

[Jaden69]

Bananas, and protein shakes with lots of BCAAS and aminos are good for recovery.

The soreness usually gets better over time, like it becomes less. When I first started working out, my muscles were sore for like 4-5 days. Now they're sore the day after and that's about it.

Just make sure you do stretches before your workout.

[HereForTheDay]

best remedy is to work out again the next day. A vibrator can help. A hot bath can help. A massage can help. Make sure you eat a protein shake after your workout. It will also minimize this a little.

[when_in_rome]

Thank you for the help ☺️ do you have a particular protein shake you like?

[HereForTheDay]

Well, stay away from the soy mixes. They contain estrogen from the soy. Stick with whey protein (from milk whey). You will have to find one that tastes decent. Try a few. Muscle Milk is good but expensive, some people like those with creatine in them, I just buy an inexpensive one at walmart that tastes decent (Body Fortress). When you buy one, look at how many scoops they use to get their number of grams of protein. Some claim 60g but that is three scoops so the product is more expensive than it looks.

[when_in_rome]

Wow thanks, that's really helpful :)

[dricky2011]

Be careful, it is very easy to over do it. At your age you need to be extra careful, your body is still growing and developing you could do damage if you exercise more then your body needs

[Cjanes]

I usually up my protein and creatine for a couple days and do a nice long stretch, worse for me

[Cjanes]

Works*

[when_in_rome]

Cool thanks :)

[Anpu23]

I had a running partner that swore by mustard. He'd pop a package or two after a hard run.

[when_in_rome]

That's unfortunate haha, I can't stand the taste of mustard

[BertMacklinFBI]

just stretch it out.