ptp Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 I was wondering how to manage some of the muscle soreness I have been feeling. The problem I am having is that I feel like I need to push myself during my workouts, but this leads to a lot of muscle soreness and that kills my workout (cardio) for the next day. Thoughts? Link to post Share on other sites
RightThere Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Good stretching afterwards. Maybe some good recovery protein as well to feed and repair. I also have a roller for my muscles. I find it really helps to repair if you roll (like a rolling pin). 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Ninjainpajamas Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Your body adjusts to it after a while? did you just start working out or has this been an ongoing problem? When you play sports you feel beat-up everyday, it's pretty normal...so you use muscle cream and take baths with that epson salt or what not...helps relax those muscles again. But you'll always feel a little sore if you do legs one day then try to do cardio the next day or what not..your body can only recover so much, but if you're working that hard consistently your body should adjust...when I'm on a regiment for a while my muscles never really get that sore anymore, but then again if you're overworking yourself then trying to hit the gym on the same day with the same muscle groups you're not giving yourself enough rest. Remember with working out, rest and eating is very important...its' not just about busting your butt in the gym, you've got to sleep well, rest right and let your body repair itself or you're just overworking your muscles and not going to get as good of results as if you had done so. Link to post Share on other sites
xUnknown Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Your body will get used to it and it wont hurt as much. Remember PROTEIN and drink some BCAAs during workout. Casein and BCAAs before bedtime. Link to post Share on other sites
tman666 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 The more you do it, the less sore you'll get. Good hydration, nutrition, sleep, and mobility work is a must. Among the best 20 dollars I've ever spent was on my foam roller... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Cali408 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 If you are pushing yourself as hard as you say you are, take the next day off. If you're diet is under control, you only need to workout 3-4 times a week. Long steady cardio is not as good for you as high intensity short bursts. Instead of doing cardio the next day, finish a lift high intensity cardio for 5 minutes. Burpees, Tabata Protocol, Sprints, kettlebell Swings.... Magnesium oil helps as well... Link to post Share on other sites
thefooloftheyear Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 The more you do it, the less sore you'll get. Good hydration, nutrition, sleep, and mobility work is a must. Among the best 20 dollars I've ever spent was on my foam roller... This^^^ It gets better with time...Massage therapy works wonders for me, but it gets costly... Epsom salt baths preferably in a Whirlpool tub is also a great way to alleviate the inevitable soreness... TFY 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Cali408 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 This^^^ It gets better with time...Massage therapy works wonders for me, but it gets costly... Epsom salt baths preferably in a Whirlpool tub is also a great way to alleviate the inevitable soreness... TFY Great call Fool, Epsom salts is magnesium Link to post Share on other sites
Emilia Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 The more you do it, the less sore you'll get. Good hydration, nutrition, sleep, and mobility work is a must. Among the best 20 dollars I've ever spent was on my foam roller... This and I have found that stretching works wonders for me. All muscle groups I used (plus some others I stretch every day like the deeper calf muscles) for 30 seconds at a time. I had no soreness after power lifting or Tabata or any boxing conditioning work. Mobility work is an absolute must. Link to post Share on other sites
crederer Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I find even if you're sore, once you do the cardio for a few minutes the pain subsides. All the other suggestions don't seem to work for me. I've tried em all. Or at least they may be working a little bit but not enough to notice. You eventually get used to it/your body adjusts. Link to post Share on other sites
mea_M Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Warming up with good stretches before any work out always helps me. I'm a skater, so its a must. The times I do NOT do this I feel it. If you over do it heat, ice & an something to ease inflammation like IBUP should help. Mea Link to post Share on other sites
USMCHokie Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Your body will get used to it and it wont hurt as much. Remember PROTEIN and drink some BCAAs during workout. Casein and BCAAs before bedtime. Another vote for BCAAs... 2 Link to post Share on other sites
xpaperxcutx Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Not intentionally trying to throw things out, but i try to keep my protein intake up in the form of shakes and I take a BCAA stack before and after workout. Haven't felt soreness in a long. Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyjuan Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Protein, creatine, Ammino acids, they all help Link to post Share on other sites
Emilia Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Another vote for BCAAs... I'll give this a go. Finally something that doesn't have lactose in it (as I'm intolerant). Link to post Share on other sites
Jaysk Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Pretty much all good advice above. The one thing I would add is to try some magnesium. It can really help. Ideally in conjunction with calcium to aid absorption 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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