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Working Out When Really Sore - Is It A Good Idea?
I'm one of those people who LOVES feeling sore the day after working out. I love to feel muscles I haven't felt in a long time - it makes me feel like I really worked it.
That sore feeling is normal, and it's caused by microscopic tears in your muscle fibers.
Ease Sore Muscles with Cherry Juice
Cherry juice has long been know for its tartness but what about for its pain relief?
Research out of the University of Vermont found that drinking a bottle of the cherry juice blend twice a day for three days before exercise and for four days afterwards eased muscle soreness compared to those who did not drink the juice blend. So if your favorite excuse for not working out is getting sore, stop your complaining and invest in some cherry juice or yummy fresh cherries (my favorite).
Favorite Excuse for Not Working Out: I Don't Like to Be Sore
I was listening to my favorite fitness pod cast Dr. Monte's Fitness Rocks when a guest speaker/personal trainer, Charles Staley, said that most folks quit their exercise regimen, especially when they are new to working out, because they don't like being sore. They just didn't like the post workout soreness that can come on as late as 48 hours after the workout.
To Ice or to Heat? That is The Question
If you have a pain or you hurt yourself, do you ice it or heat it? Good question for all of you weekend warriors.
Apply ice no longer than 20 minutes:
- If you've hurt yourself in the last 48 hours (sprained your ankle or hammered your thumb instead of the nail).
- If the area is swollen - ice will decrease the inflammation around the injury which will help control the pain.
- After surgery to reduce swelling, bleeding, and bruising.
- To chronic injuries suffered by athletes, such as overused joints like runner's knees - these areas should be iced after the activity to reduce inflamation.
- If you have chronic pain, such as sore, stiff, nagging joint or muscle pain - the heat brings new blood to the area to help loosen the tissues and help them to relax.
- To chronic conditions, such as a tight hamstring before you exercise to improve elasticity.
Sore on Being Sore
Now that you've started this new health kick, your muscles may be sore. Maybe you tried to lunge like Kate Beckinsale or you did too many at your desk booty workouts and now you can hardly walk.
While it is not entirely clear what exactly causes muscles soreness-- what is clear is that when you're sore, you're sore and it's no fun.
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Ease Sore Muscles With a Tennis Ball
Getting a massage is not always an affordable option to relieve sore muscles. I use The Stick at home but when I'm on the go it's not something I can take with me. Because of its size, a tennis ball provides on the spot muscle relief wherever you are.
Fit Tip: Exercise Even If You're Sore
The day after a grueling strength-training session or lengthy bike ride always leaves me deliciously sore. Yes, I admit that I love the feeling of sore muscles, but on those days, I often feel like skipping out on exercise. While days of rest are definitely necessary and a great reward for a previous day's hard work, a little soreness is no excuse to ditch the gym entirely.
Is It Unhealthy to Be Sore Every Day?
When I work out, I try to vary my exercise from day to day. Not only does it prevent me from getting bored, but it also gets me to work different muscle groups. When you jump into a new exercise routine or complete a pretty tough workout, you'll probably wake up the next day and be so sore, it hurts to laugh.
A Few Tips on Soothing a Sore Throat
I always get an irritating (physically and figuratively) sore throat as the seasons change. While my sore throat is usually related to allergies, many of us get sore throats when we get colds (even if it's still warm out).
Cold season is creeping up on us now that the kids are back to school.
Dealing With DOMS
Let me begin with a confession. While training for my recent triathlon, I skimped on my strength training, and that's an understatement. To jump back in the thick of it, I started working with my trainer Hannah at the Equinox Fitness around the corner from my office.
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