If you are, there are several tips I have found to work well to either treat them or keep them away next time:
1. Heat- a hot bath, sauna, or hot tub will increase blood flow to the sore muscles and help heal the small tears in the muscles from your workout, faster.
2. STRETCH... do this before and after a workout for best results. Also, some dynamic stretching for sore muscles does wonders. Combine stretches with light cardio for a great warmup (frankenstein walks, slow motion high knees or butt kicks)
3. Solicit a massage from your nearest loved one. If no one steps up to the plate, use a squishy ball or rolling pin-type apparatus. Roll your token object slowly over the sore muscle(s).
4. Consume protein and carbs within two hours after you workout. This is a magical window of time where your body can metabolize the two up to two times faster than normal. Trust me, your body will thank you later.
5. If all else fails, anti-inflammatories.
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