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]]> The question of whether or not to work out when your muscles are already sore may be one of the most divisive in all of fitness. Some argue that it’s okay to push through in order to continue building muscle strength, while others feel it’s best to give your body a break and time to recover. As with most debates, the truth is probably somewhere in the middle, though what’s best for one person may not be what works for another. Whichever side you’re on, here’s what the science says.

The Benefits

In general, it’s okay to work out if the soreness you’re experiencing is mild. Working out increases blood flow, which can help speed up recovery and bring some relief to the affected area.

The Risks

If you’re feeling sore to the point that it’s uncomfortable to walk, it’s best to take a break and give your muscles time to recover. Overusing a set of muscles can increase the risk of injury that would ultimately require taking a longer time off.

What to Do Instead

Help your muscles feel better quickly by playing an active role in recovery. Get a massage or use a foam roller to relieve soreness or relax in a warm bath with some Epsom salts. You can also try gentle, low-impact exercises like yoga and stretching to encourage circulation without stressing your muscles further.

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]]> Massage Guns Are a Growing Trend in Sport Recovery https://yourdailysportfix.com/massage-guns-are-a-growing-trend-in-sport-recovery/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:20:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=19210 If you’ve ever had a massage, you know how great it can feel on sore muscles. Focused pressure on tight areas can lead to much-needed relief that makes movement more comfortable and recovery much quicker. The cost of massages can really add up, though, especially if you’re getting them consistently. While it’s hard to compete […]

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]]> If you’ve ever had a massage, you know how great it can feel on sore muscles. Focused pressure on tight areas can lead to much-needed relief that makes movement more comfortable and recovery much quicker. The cost of massages can really add up, though, especially if you’re getting them consistently. While it’s hard to compete with the feeling of human hands, there are other options available that can help. Massage guns have been increasing in popularity as a way to loosen tight areas and speed up recovery time. There are many brands available at various price points, but they all have similar benefits.

Increases Circulation

When compression is exerted on muscles, blood flow is temporarily restricted, and when the compression is lifted fresh blood can flow into the area. With it, the fresh blood brings oxygen to the area, which can help with healing and recovery time after a strenuous workout.

Reduces Lactic Acid and Inflammation

Whenever we work out, lactic acid is created in our muscles and this is often what causes muscle soreness. This as well as other fluids can build up within our muscles and lead to tightness and discomfort. Massage guns can help to push this extra fluid back into our circulatory system where it can be detoxified.

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]]> Your Guide to the Different Types of Muscle Recovery https://yourdailysportfix.com/your-guide-to-the-different-types-of-muscle-recovery/ Sat, 19 Sep 2020 09:30:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=11765 We’re sure you’re familiar with post-exercise recovery as it’s essential for reaching your goals and better athletic performance. But, that’s not the only type of muscle recovery that can help you build strength and endurance. Here are the types of muscle recovery and how to make the most out of them. During Workout Recovery It’s […]

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]]> We’re sure you’re familiar with post-exercise recovery as it’s essential for reaching your goals and better athletic performance. But, that’s not the only type of muscle recovery that can help you build strength and endurance. Here are the types of muscle recovery and how to make the most out of them.

During Workout Recovery

It’s important to take breaks while working out, especially when you’re doing a HIIT workout. During the recovery, you have a chance to catch your breath and for your muscles to reset which will allow you to push yourself even harder for the rest of your workout.

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We forever will be reminding you to give yourself grace. We love a fantastic workout as much as the next one, heck it’s literally our jam. But life flows and we need to be able to flow with it. That means if there’s a week or two you’re not exercising as much as you like, cool, no problem. Because life can be heavy, and mentally, you need to balance your load. Recovering, healing, taking space. When you’re ready, start walking. From there, do a few kitchen exercises between cooking. Then maybe add in a 10 minute circuit. Research shows it takes a few weeks before our strength is actually effected. So as quickly as you notice feeling sluggish or bloated (fyi: normal), you can just as quickly turn it around WHEN YOU’RE MENTALLY READY TO DO SO. Exercise is not a 3 month goal. Think of it as as the next 20/30/40 etc years, because that’s what it is. So taking a week or two in the grand scheme is soo minute. Taking time to decompress is self-love. So definitely, give yourself grace. (Annnnd of course we’re here when you’re ready)

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Immediate Post Workout Recovery

Following your workout, make sure you continue moving for the next 20 minutes. This can include walking around, stretching, or doing yoga and it will help you feel less stiff following your workout.

Recovery Days

How many recovery days you take and when you take them depends on your training and intensity. If you’re new to exercise, you should take more recovery days to allow your body to get used to the strain you’re putting on it. Recovery days don’t mean sitting all day, instead you should take active recovery days which focus on a light-intensity exercise like yoga or walking.

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These days me Sunday’s are made for recovery and stretching workouts. I think that I’ve gotten so used to walking around sore all the time. I never realized how much it helps my flexibility. I could never be bothered with warming up or even stretching after. This program has just reminded me to take a step back and focus on a little self-care. Why stretching is important? Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints. Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way. #recoverydays #dynamicrecovery #mbf #stretchingexercises #fitnessstyle

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> muscle recovery Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Tue, 29 Nov 2022 14:37:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png muscle recovery Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 Should You Work Out When You’re Already Sore? https://yourdailysportfix.com/should-you-work-out-when-youre-already-sore/ Wed, 30 Nov 2022 08:01:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21259 The question of whether or not to work out when your muscles are already sore may be one of the most divisive in all of fitness. Some argue that it’s okay to push through in order to continue building muscle strength, while others feel it’s best to give your body a break and time to […]

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]]> The question of whether or not to work out when your muscles are already sore may be one of the most divisive in all of fitness. Some argue that it’s okay to push through in order to continue building muscle strength, while others feel it’s best to give your body a break and time to recover. As with most debates, the truth is probably somewhere in the middle, though what’s best for one person may not be what works for another. Whichever side you’re on, here’s what the science says.

The Benefits

In general, it’s okay to work out if the soreness you’re experiencing is mild. Working out increases blood flow, which can help speed up recovery and bring some relief to the affected area.

The Risks

If you’re feeling sore to the point that it’s uncomfortable to walk, it’s best to take a break and give your muscles time to recover. Overusing a set of muscles can increase the risk of injury that would ultimately require taking a longer time off.

What to Do Instead

Help your muscles feel better quickly by playing an active role in recovery. Get a massage or use a foam roller to relieve soreness or relax in a warm bath with some Epsom salts. You can also try gentle, low-impact exercises like yoga and stretching to encourage circulation without stressing your muscles further.

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]]> Massage Guns Are a Growing Trend in Sport Recovery https://yourdailysportfix.com/massage-guns-are-a-growing-trend-in-sport-recovery/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:20:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=19210 If you’ve ever had a massage, you know how great it can feel on sore muscles. Focused pressure on tight areas can lead to much-needed relief that makes movement more comfortable and recovery much quicker. The cost of massages can really add up, though, especially if you’re getting them consistently. While it’s hard to compete […]

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]]> If you’ve ever had a massage, you know how great it can feel on sore muscles. Focused pressure on tight areas can lead to much-needed relief that makes movement more comfortable and recovery much quicker. The cost of massages can really add up, though, especially if you’re getting them consistently. While it’s hard to compete with the feeling of human hands, there are other options available that can help. Massage guns have been increasing in popularity as a way to loosen tight areas and speed up recovery time. There are many brands available at various price points, but they all have similar benefits.

Increases Circulation

When compression is exerted on muscles, blood flow is temporarily restricted, and when the compression is lifted fresh blood can flow into the area. With it, the fresh blood brings oxygen to the area, which can help with healing and recovery time after a strenuous workout.

Reduces Lactic Acid and Inflammation

Whenever we work out, lactic acid is created in our muscles and this is often what causes muscle soreness. This as well as other fluids can build up within our muscles and lead to tightness and discomfort. Massage guns can help to push this extra fluid back into our circulatory system where it can be detoxified.

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]]> Your Guide to the Different Types of Muscle Recovery https://yourdailysportfix.com/your-guide-to-the-different-types-of-muscle-recovery/ Sat, 19 Sep 2020 09:30:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=11765 We’re sure you’re familiar with post-exercise recovery as it’s essential for reaching your goals and better athletic performance. But, that’s not the only type of muscle recovery that can help you build strength and endurance. Here are the types of muscle recovery and how to make the most out of them. During Workout Recovery It’s […]

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]]> We’re sure you’re familiar with post-exercise recovery as it’s essential for reaching your goals and better athletic performance. But, that’s not the only type of muscle recovery that can help you build strength and endurance. Here are the types of muscle recovery and how to make the most out of them.

During Workout Recovery

It’s important to take breaks while working out, especially when you’re doing a HIIT workout. During the recovery, you have a chance to catch your breath and for your muscles to reset which will allow you to push yourself even harder for the rest of your workout.

View this post on Instagram

We forever will be reminding you to give yourself grace. We love a fantastic workout as much as the next one, heck it’s literally our jam. But life flows and we need to be able to flow with it. That means if there’s a week or two you’re not exercising as much as you like, cool, no problem. Because life can be heavy, and mentally, you need to balance your load. Recovering, healing, taking space. When you’re ready, start walking. From there, do a few kitchen exercises between cooking. Then maybe add in a 10 minute circuit. Research shows it takes a few weeks before our strength is actually effected. So as quickly as you notice feeling sluggish or bloated (fyi: normal), you can just as quickly turn it around WHEN YOU’RE MENTALLY READY TO DO SO. Exercise is not a 3 month goal. Think of it as as the next 20/30/40 etc years, because that’s what it is. So taking a week or two in the grand scheme is soo minute. Taking time to decompress is self-love. So definitely, give yourself grace. (Annnnd of course we’re here when you’re ready)

A post shared by Dash Athletics (@dashathletics.ca) on

Immediate Post Workout Recovery

Following your workout, make sure you continue moving for the next 20 minutes. This can include walking around, stretching, or doing yoga and it will help you feel less stiff following your workout.

Recovery Days

How many recovery days you take and when you take them depends on your training and intensity. If you’re new to exercise, you should take more recovery days to allow your body to get used to the strain you’re putting on it. Recovery days don’t mean sitting all day, instead you should take active recovery days which focus on a light-intensity exercise like yoga or walking.

View this post on Instagram

These days me Sunday’s are made for recovery and stretching workouts. I think that I’ve gotten so used to walking around sore all the time. I never realized how much it helps my flexibility. I could never be bothered with warming up or even stretching after. This program has just reminded me to take a step back and focus on a little self-care. Why stretching is important? Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints. Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way. #recoverydays #dynamicrecovery #mbf #stretchingexercises #fitnessstyle

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