After an intensive workout, you often feel satisfied and balanced, as it has been proven that happiness hormones are released during sport. Only a few hours later, however, many an athlete feels the unpleasant consequences of a workout: sore muscles, often even pain in joints, tendons and ligaments.
Beginners or re-starters are even recommended a rest period of about 2 days.
So that you can get back into your workout very quickly, we'll reveal five ingenious tips for effective muscle regeneration:
1. sour cherry juice
Those who like sour taste are well advised to use unsweetened cherry juice. The fruit drink is the optimal thirst quencher after training and contains a particularly high amount of antioxidants. These chemical compounds can render free radicals harmless and ensure a natural balance in the body. According to studies, the consumption of cherry juice can reduce muscle pain and thus promote regeneration after training.
2. bananas
Bananas have long been considered the ideal post-workout snack. The sweet fruit supplies the body with complex carbohydrates and is also satiating for a long time.
In addition, your muscles also benefit from the ingredients of the fruit.
Especially the high amount of potassium plays an important role, because it prevents dehydration and helps against muscle cramps.
3. alternating showers
Alternate showers are also a good way to relieve muscle pain.
Shower first for 20 to 30 seconds in hot water, then for the same length of time in ice cold water.
Through the interplay of temperatures, tensions can be released and blood circulation improved.
4. a salt bath
A hot bath relaxes not only mentally, but also your weakened muscles.
The high temperature transports toxins out of the skin, at the same time the muscles can regenerate.
If you add some Himalayan or Epsom salt to the bath water, you can increase the effect even more.
5. integrate the Fascia Ball into your training
Take exercises with the ball in your stretching program to relieve tension and prevent muscle pain.
You will find some instructions and inspiration in our PAKAMA Training App.
2 comments
That joint and muscle pain can be relieved with alternating showers has indeed been confirmed. However, if joint pain persists, it should not be treated completely on its own. A doctor should therefore examine whether arthritis is present and, if so, recommend suitable treatment.
https://www.dr-hager.at/nicht-operative-behandlungen/arthrose
Hi, I am a fitness separator and people usually have problems with joints and muscles. I try to do exercises with them that can help relieve these joint and muscle pain, and that usually helps. Thank you very much for your recommendations, they are really helpful. Finally, I would suggest that in my experience Acuraflex cream (with turmeric) can be very useful in exercises. This cream is very strong, but I love it when the cream is strong.