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Minimizing Post Workout Soreness

Martha Stewart would smile and tell you that muscle soreness can be "a good thing". It indicates you've worked your muscles to the point of stimulating muscle growth. Which IS a good thing - assuming you're giving your body the building blocks it needs to do so. With proper nutrition.

Generally soreness is no big thing. Plus post workout you can expect to be tired.

The muscle groups you just put through their paces are going to be stressed. But any fatigue will pass fairly quickly as they recover.

24 hours later any soreness is a sign of muscle growth. As long as it's not severe - just go with it. And don't take any over the counter meds to minimize the pain. They will also minimize the benefits of your workout.

A better alternative might be anti oxidents like vitamin C or Vitamin E. Taking them before your workout will help reduce any muscle stress that happens as a result.

More Tips To Minimize Muscle Soreness

Here are four more things you can do to minimize muscle soreness.

Warm Ups
Warming up will increase your body temp which also increases the temp of your muscles. Making them more pliable, flexible and less prone to damage.

Stretching
Often overlooked, post workout cardio stretching increases blood flow away from the muscles. Another benefit is your body will be able to deliver more nutrients and hormones. and be better able to remove any chemical byproducts from your workout.

Enough Frequency
Don't forget. You'll be much less sore as long as you work each muscle group at least twice a week.

Icing
In extreme cases, you could ice any muscles that tend to cause you problems with soreness

Now there is a type of pain that signals a more serious problem than soreness. Sharp or sudden pain could be the sign of a muscle tear. Don't try to be a trooper and continue working out through the pain. If it persists get in to your doctor. And let him or her properly diagnose the problem.

Minimizing Soreness