I swim at a very competative level and have been pretty sore lately... I have this huge swim meet comming up and have been stretching a lot, but I am still sore. How else can I loosen my tight/sore muscles?
I am normally sore around my shoulders/upper arms, thighs, and ancles
2006-12-07 13:16:01 · 15 answers · asked by steveo 3 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
Do not take a WARM bubble bath.. for swimmers Icing sore muscles is really the best option... try icing and maybe winter green oil mixed with baby oil (unless this is part of your taper workout) winter green is the stuff in iceyhot that makes the hot feeling.. its good for your mucles :) but it you don't dulute it it can get painful..
2006-12-07 14:53:10 · answer #1 · answered by Shaebee27 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
eat carbs previously a meet. a lot of carbs! only in the course of the season, eat a lot of protein and carbs. To warmth up, stretch and then get interior the pool and swim a four hundred medium %.. Then my crew does 8 50s IM order, then 12 50s elementary down sprint decrease back, and then prepare begins. also, warmth up slightly previously each and each and every race if there is adequate time in between races. those situations are quite good i wager, yet i do not comprehend how previous you're so...i am going to't truly help you a lot.
2016-11-30 07:17:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take to ibuprofen an hour before diving. See if this reduces the inflammation in the musculature. Also ICE instead of heat packs. (no one likes ice but that will also reduce the soreness). Don't over stretch and get plenty of rest. Try glucosomine chondrotin to help with soreness in the joints. Good luck!
2006-12-07 13:27:10 · answer #3 · answered by tabernash1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Warm up at the very beginning of the swim meet, but also do about a kilometre just before. Also swim down between events where there is the opportunity.
2006-12-08 17:17:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Warm-ups within the pool where you actually swim laps at a slow pace are actually very good pre-meet exercizes.
Also, try listening to some rap or hard core rock to get you motivated to swim and to swim well. It really gets your blood pumping if you get into it. Just make sure to crank the music loud.
I have also heard calestenics are another good way to get yourself going.
2006-12-08 15:36:41 · answer #5 · answered by patriotbaseballer 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was just reading in Men's Health Magazine that a study found that calesthetics was a better way to loosen up your muscles than stretching.
2006-12-07 13:18:55 · answer #6 · answered by colbykaplan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your muscles get sore because of damaged muscle membranes, and the only cure is rest. Just go light ont hem and rest them for a little bit if there sore and you need them to not be.
Keep stretching itll ease the muslces tension and also take anti inflammitory medicine it helps with muscle soreness, or try icyhot, or muscle rub.cremes help if you use them regulary.
And maybe a muscle relaxer....
all i got hope i helped : )
2006-12-07 13:19:40 · answer #7 · answered by Aaron T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stay hydrated. Stay fueled with good carbs. Stay away from high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, and partially hydrogenated oils.
Make sure you are swimming in all your practices and completing your workouts.
Don't 'over' warm up before your meet.
After your meet, take a cold bath and that can sometimes help.
And, check with your coach for more ideas.
Good luck!
2006-12-07 13:26:47 · answer #8 · answered by D K 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suggust you try to relax while you can, sometimes if you over stretch you might pull something or end up hurting yourself more. :)
Don't pick up heavy things, and don't walk up hill.
Also try having a younger sibling to do all your stuff for you, persuade them to.
Good luck :)
2006-12-07 18:05:34 · answer #9 · answered by ♥A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try just shaking your shoulders then slowly move down towards your feet
hint: do this in the locker room as to not embarrass yourself
2006-12-08 06:10:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋