Published 15:14 IST, November 7th 2019

Workout: Check out these post workout tips to soothe sore muscles

Today's generation is fixated on workout and fitness routines, but the post-workout recovery methods are often disregarded. Read more for recovery tips.

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key to a perfect post-workout recovery is sufficient rest so that your muscles can have time to repair mselves post heavy workout sessions. Stretching also plays an important role in recovery and here we bring out some key tips on points to remember while you are on journey of post-workout recovery.

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Workout recovery tips:

  • If you are somebody who does cardio workouts, n warm up your body with a run, brisk walk, walking lunges, butt kicks or high steps. 
  • One thing that can help you avoid sore muscles is to do static stretching before working out. Static stretching works for those people who do heavy gym workouts. But remember to warm-up your body before doing static stretching.
  • It is super important that you rest a specified amount of time after your workout sessions so that your muscles have sufficient time to heal from wear and tear due to stretching.
  • For muscles that are too sore, try and use an ice pack on specific areas.
  • For people who workout 5-6 times a week should ideally get massd once every two weeks or get a mass done at home.
  • A warm bath has been kwn to soo sore muscles and help you get a good sleep as well.
  • Slow down on your workout frequency if your body feels unbearably sore. 
  • Ask your trainer for stretching recommendations that may soo your sore and stiff muscles post-workout.

(Source: Web MD, Livestrong)

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Sore muscles: Foam roller

A famous fitness and workout guru shared a must-use method to soo sore muscles on her Instagram account. Australian personal trainer named Kayla Itsines shared her post-workout recovery regime and revealed a recovery trick in form of a Foam Roller. foam roller basically helps in instant massaging target locations that you can do without getting a mass appointment. foam roller is also called a fit ball or a swiss ball. 

(Disclaimer- Consult your gym instructor for stretching exercises that will be suitable according to your body as well as your athletic intensity)

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10:22 IST, November 7th 2019