The Secret to Easing Post-Workout Soreness
Muscles Feeling Sore After a Workout?
Soreness happens most when your body does something new.
You might feel it after you:
- Try a new exercise
- Lift heavier weights
- Move through a deeper range of motion
So, what’s the best plan of action for reducing soreness faster?
JUST ONE THING
Your first instinct might be to rest, but the BEST way to ease soreness is to stay active.
Gentle stretches and light movement can help your muscles recover faster.
Your JUST ONE THING to to Relieve Soreness
Stay Moving with Light Exercise
It’s very common for your hips, in particular, to feel tight and sore after a workout.
Just having sore hips can make your whole body feel achy and uncomfortable.
A simple activating and stretching sequence can bring more blood flow to your hip muscles, improve mobility, and help you feel better.
Try this quick sequence to get moving and ease stiffness!
Simple Stretches for Super Tight Hips, Piriformis, Glute Pain
- Lay on your back with feet planted slightly wider than hip width
- Drop one knee in, then lay it open, and repeat on the other side
- Then lift up into a bridge, pushing with your glutes (don’t arch your back!)
Extra Tip: Go through the sequence 4-6 times through. If you’re feeling stiff and achy in the morning or at night, you can even do this while in bed!
Did You Know...
- Foam rollers, massage guns, and pressure-point balls can help reduce muscle soreness. Just be sure it’s not so painful that you can’t take deep breaths and relax!
- A proper warm-up and cool-down can prevent post-workout soreness. Try this 5-minute warm-up and this full-body cool-down. BOTH are beginner-friendly!
- The best way to prevent extreme soreness is to follow a smart workout plan that gradually increases intensity. Try this program.
Until next week... Be strong
