Tips To Reduce  Post-Workout  Muscle Soreness 

By 

M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics

Navneet Kaur

Exercise

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Exercise is important to stay fit and live an active lifestyle. At times, intense exercise can leave your muscles sore. Let's review some effective ways to recover from post-workout muscle soreness. 

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It is essential to rest properly and give your muscles time to recover. 

1. Take rest. 

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Include anti-inflammatory foods in your diet like, ginger, berries, broccoli, tart cherries, and pineapple. 

2. Anti-Inflammatory Foods. 

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You can consider a fish oil or curcumin supplement that has been shown to minimize soreness and ease pain and inflammation. 

3. Try Anti-Inflammatory Supplements. 

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Taking a hot Epsom salt bath might help reduce inflammation and soreness. 

4. Epsom Salt Bath. 

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Performing light stretching exercises under expert supervision may help improve blood flow to muscles and speed up recovery. 

5. Stretching Exercises. 

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Muscle soreness can occur due to dehydration. It can alter the fluid electrolyte balance resulting in muscle cramps and pain.  

6. Hydration. 

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Self massaging using a foam roller may help relieve muscle fatigue and improve flexibility. 

7. Try Foam Rolling. 

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