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9 Ways to Soothe Muscle Soreness -- FastFeeling the burn post-workout? These tips will help you get rid of sore muscles so you can get back to the gym |
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Why it works: "Your muscles recover on their days off so if you've really hit the gym hard, it's better to take a day or two off before the next hard core workout," says McGee. "That being said, an active recovery as opposed to lying on the couch is best."
Weintraub adds that overall soreness is different from site-specific soreness. "If your whole body feels sore, let's say up to a five on a one to 10 scale with 10 being can't move, and it's not concentrated on one area, than a workout the next day can be okay with adequate hydration and post workout care," he says. However, if your soreness is a six or a 10, he recommends taking the next few days to do light movement as often as possible to help your body flush toxins.
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