Trainer Tips: Short, easily digestible ways to help train your body, mind, and spirit. Subscribe at GracedHealth.com to receive weekly tips.

Trainer Tip #9: What to do when you’re sore

ByAmy Connell

Trainer Tip #9:

Suffering from DOMS? Delayed-onset muscle soreness is a typical response to an unaccustomed exercise, a sudden increase in a training program, or just a tough workout!

DOMS typically occurs 24-48 hours after a workout and can last several days.

Minimize it by starting a progressive training program at a low intensity and introducing heavy weights gradually.

If you find yourself unable to wash your hair after an upper body workout or having a hard time sitting on the potty after legs, try these approaches:

  1. MOVE! Yes, that’s right. Move the afflicted area to help flush out the lactic acid.
  2. Drink lots of water.
  3. Take an ice bath or ice the area. (Yes, I’m serious. Ice reduces inflammation.)
  4. Try SMR (self-myofascial release, aka foam rolling) the area

Similar Posts

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.