Any tips on how to minimise aching after gym day?

[Nicole_sm]

Is there anything that can be done to stop or reduce achy muscles after going to the gym? Went a bit hard on the legs and did 100kg reps and they're hurting already... usually can't walk for a couple of days properly 😅 Thanks!

[nachosaresexy]

Hit the jacuzzi or take a hot bath for temporary comfort. But the biggest thing is just getting over that workout hump and allowing time for your body to adapt & get stronger. Stick with a consistent workout schedule and you'll probably be surprised how quickly it can go from that annoyingly painful burn to more of a comfortable rewarding burn that your body bounces right back from in a day or two.

[nachosaresexy]

Oh and make sure you allow time for recovery in between workouts. Working out tired or overly stressed muscles is not a good idea.

[Polocrew]

You mean u squatted 100 pounds? And if yiu talking about sore muscles, I won't bother ha I love feeling pain in there lol gives u that edge to kill it next time but if u really don't wanna Jus t eat bananas lol

[Nicole_sm]

Sorry it was a leg press and was 100kg which is the most I've done so far so it's hit me like 3 hours after and I'll try the bananas :)

[Polocrew]

That pain won't effect ur next workout at all but if u really wanna recover quicker just sleep and go High on potassium lol

[Nicole_sm]

Thanks ☺️

[Xfitchick]

Using those rubber rolling cilinders helps a lot to remove lactic acid (although it hurts). Doing some cardio (low intensity) afterwards helps too, since it pumps away the lactic acid. And maybe slowly build up. Don't go for 100 kg in the first series. Start lower and go higher and at the end go lower again.

[Nicole_sm]

Pranks thanks for the advice! I did start lower and worked my way up but didn't go lower after that so I'll definitely try that out

[Rissyanne]

Lighten up somewhat. Also a hot bath helps and also warm up real good before working out.

[AliceInWonderLand93]

Foam roll after your leg days babe it works wonders

[OlderAndWiser]

Take 800 mg of ibuprofen an hour before going to the gym, assuming that you have no problems with taking that medication in that dosage.

[genericname85]

just don´t overdo it xD you´ll get used to it. if you do it regularly, you won´t get it anymore, no matter how hard you train.

[Decentguy]

eat bananas and take a hot bath