Sunday, March 27, 2011

Top 3 Ways to Reduce Post-Workout Soreness

You made your New Year's Resolution, and then on Monday kicked-up the intensity of your running routine, hopped on the new rowing machine you got for Christmas, or lifted those few extra pounds at the gym. Great Work!


But today, thanks to delayed onset muscle soreness, your body might be feeling a bit stiff. No sweat, soothe your post-workout aches and pains with a few of my favorite sore muscle relievers. You'll be back on track and ready to meet those goals in no time!


3 Ways to Reduce Post-Workout Soreness


1. Massage


Grab a lacrosse ball or two and roll away those aches with a few pain relieving massage moves. (substitute a tennis, or racketball)


2. Epsom Salt


Soaking in a bathtub filled with Epsom salt can reduce pain and inflammation while soothing over worked muscles.


3. Stretch


Add dynamic stretching to your next pre-workout routine. Dynamic stretches use body movement and momentum to prep muscles for the activity ahead. And that, experts say helps prevent soreness and injury.


*Of course, for any lingering aches and pains check with your doctor.

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