How to Prevent Post-Workout Pain 2009-10-14 08:00:50

Preventing the Hurt After the Burn

October 14, 2009

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by POPSUGAR Fitness 6

I love a little bit of post-workout soreness. I wear it like a badge of honor, since I know it means I am becoming stronger. However, there's a difference between a healthy ache and pain that makes it agonizing to brush your hair, take off your bra, laugh, or get into your car. You can prevent this post-workout pain by never getting out of shape (that's my trainer Hannah's philosophy), or you can try the following suggestions.

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6 Comments

Maeganmaxfitness 3 years 13 weeks

I have actually done the ice bath a few times after my really long runs and as bad as it right when you get in....the next 10 minutes isn't too terrible unless you try to move a lot. But it does help!!!! I felt great afterwards!!! So be brave and do it!!! :)

inlove23 3 years 13 weeks

When I played field hockey in high school the trainers wanted me to take an ice bath. Yikes!! Luckily I didn't have to because I forgot to do it, and later someone told me they hardly wash it even though football players use it constantly.

meereesa 3 years 31 weeks

vanillabean, I completely agree! I winced a little at the thought of an ice bath! I'm still feeling a little sore from my Monday yoga class, but it's definitely a good sore.

vanillabean 3 years 31 weeks

I detest muscle soreness, but no way am I willing to take an ice bath! I'll just suffer and take a hot bath with epson salt (which helps a teeny, tiny bit).