I find that I'm somewhat stiff and sore the day after I work out and I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts on working those aches out. What works for you? I thought, for example, maybe a non-workout yoga tape that focused solely on stretching. Any other ideas?
2007-03-07 15:58:04 · 8 answers · asked by pookiemct07 5 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Actually, the best way to deal with next day soreness is to prevent it to begin with. When you work out your muscles produce a chemical, I can't remember for sure what it's called, but I'm thinking it's lactic acid. Anyway, for the most part soreness is caused from this chemical staying in the muscle after a workout. So make sure you walk slowly for about 5 or 10 minutes after you workout, then stretch each muscle really good. This will help release the chemical from you muscles and and prevent most of the next day soreness.
If you still experience some soreness the next day a walk and some stretches are the best thing you can do.
2007-03-07 16:12:16 · answer #1 · answered by Mystical Illusions 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are some excellent answers to this question ...... i dont have anything new to add .....build up of lactic acid, over stretching and doing too much will make us more stiff and sore ....baths, gentle stretches and walks are good, also perhaps massage. try to find a balance between pushing yourself and not going overboard.
2007-03-07 18:20:21 · answer #2 · answered by Yoga Brisbane 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A little stretching is good. However, if you are always very sore the day after, you are going to have to cut back.
2007-03-07 17:24:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just stretch good! If it's aching too much, then you overwork your body which isn't good : 0
Stretching, glutamine, and protein diet are mainly what's needed to help ya recover quicker.
2007-03-07 16:04:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slam your major limbs violently against solid and immovable objects, like trees, walls or viaducts.
This should help shift the areas of pain.
Like bee-sting therapy, but not.
2007-03-07 16:04:58 · answer #5 · answered by Jack K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like to go to the theaters and watch a movie, or take a walk
2007-03-07 16:01:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything to increase blood flow will help with recovery. you can do light cardio to very light resistance training. by increasing blood flow more nutrients will be delivered to the areas that need it. of course there has no be sufficient nutrients in the diet to begin with.
2007-03-07 16:11:22 · answer #7 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a long hot bath
and a rub down
2007-03-07 16:15:07 · answer #8 · answered by sayian_98 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋