Pushing yourself too hard to accomplish your body goals can sometimes come with a high price—muscle soreness. If your brutal workout leads to this outcome, here are a few steps that could help you recover in no time.
Stretch after a workout
Stretching is essential after a workout because it helps your body relieve tension and recover faster. You should do it before your training, as well, to warm up for whatever comes next.
Get a massage
Use a foam roller to massage your sore muscles after finishing up your routine. If you don’t feel like going to the masseuse while every part of your body hurts, give yourself a soft massage.
Put ice to some good use
Jumping into a freezing bath after a workout seems too extreme, but professional athletes actually do it. If it’s not your thing, simply use ice to relieve swelling and minimize pain by applying it to the sore area.
Try heat remedies
Heat can be a powerful recovery tool since it’s capable of increasing circulation and reducing pain. Be careful with this remedy and try to wait for a day before jumping into a jacuzzi or a hot bath.
Stay on the move
You probably won’t want to be anywhere near the gym when your muscles start aching. That shouldn’t stop you from doing a couple of light exercises at home or going on a short hike. Keeping your body in motion is the best way to active recovery.
