What's the best way to not be so sore?

[MuaithaiViper]

Hello,

I've been doing kickboxing for the last 5 months, mainly bag work but also some training and light sparring.

I do warm up and strech after each sessions, I drink plently of water also. But somehow almost every morning I'm sore!

Pretty much everywhere, mainly arms and shoulder. Any suggestions on what I can do to reduce my muscle soreness?


Maybe I'm just getting old...:icon_chee I'm over 30 but in good shape..

 

[Gold182]

I want be 1st in and say read the stickys about foam rollers, hot/cold showers and everything else

 

[Capn Morgan]

take Protein and go read FAQ

 

[MuaithaiViper]

FAQ got it, thx.

 

[mschatz]

Some Recovery Tips

1. Contrast Showers
2. Tiger Balm or other muscle rub before and/or after training
3. Plenty of sleep
4. Proper Nutrition
5. Stretch at the end of your training session
6. Proper warm-up & cool-down

 

[JinKazama]

eat and sleep is best

 

[BayAreaGuy]

Everything mentioned about + drinking a good amount of water after your workouts and just staying hydrated throughout the day.

 

[UrbanSavage**]

eat and sleep is best

These are the two most important things, IMO. There are a lot of fancy ways to reduce soreness, but I always have the best results when I'm eating and sleeping as much as I can.

 

[MuaithaiViper]

Thanks guys, I did look at the Faq but didn't find anythin as useful as the replies here.
:icon_chee

 

[Gina Submits Me]

Stretching out, proper sleep. And if you wanna go the Wandy route, hop in a garbage can full of ice water for a minute or two. Even supplements like creatine can help with soreness.

 

[Jubacat]

Stretching out, proper sleep. And if you wanna go the Wandy route, hop in a garbage can full of ice water for a minute or two. Even supplements like creatine can help with soreness.

If I even get to the point that I need to take ice baths like Wandy, I better start getting paid for it.

 

[Calvo]

Training more often ends soreness.

 

[TitosMama]

gotta give a nod to stretching and post workout supplements.

 

[BooBooKitty]

I drink plenty of water,postassium pills, a protein shake PWO, stretch plenty, epsom salt baths, plenty of sleep, and once a week I have a good massage and have her use a specialty massage bar that has cinnamon oils and essential butters and oil in it which works like Icy Hot, but you smell like Christmas after, lol.

 

[bychance]

Some Recovery Tips

1. Contrast Showers
2. Tiger Balm or other muscle rub before and/or after training
3. Plenty of sleep
4. Proper Nutrition
5. Stretch at the end of your training session
6. Proper warm-up & cool-down

Needed this question myself, thank you.

 

[Ian Coe]

If I even get to the point that I need to take ice baths like Wandy, I better start getting paid for it.

I wish I could have a ice bath like that after training


It would be a bliss/real kick in the C UNT

 

[Josh1537]

PWO protein shake and creatine work for me, along with some good sleep and healthy diet, i usually get sore if i try a new workout, but rarely will that last more than the few times

creatine helps a lot with muscle recovery (and aparently head trauma!)
Supplements For The Combat Athlete

he has A LOT of good info you should be able to find something to help in there

 

[Darksky]

Great Info...ty guys

 

[mechanikjoe]

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