MUMBAI: These days almost every actor, be it from the Bollywood or television fraternity, have embraced the role of becoming a fitness icon. From Ranveer Singh, Shilpa Shetty, Bipasha Basu to television celebrities such as Karan Patel and Hina Khan, they all give us #Fitspiration.
Now, if you are someone who has just turned towards fitness, there are chances that you’d be experiencing pain. I’m talking about “wincing-in-pain”, “what-have-I-done”, “I-can't-move” kind of pain.
Soreness after an intense workout is a part of the package. One cannot overcome it entirely. However, it can be managed efficiently with proper care.
TV Actor Avinesh Rekhi, who is currently in a holiday mood, suggested, “Stretches post workout are extremely important. It helps in recovering the muscle pain faster. I would recommend continuing to the workout, despite the ache as there is no gain without pain!”
Badal Upreti, Personal Trainer, Anytime Fitness, has shared how to overcome post-workout soreness:
Cherries help in increasing oxygen flow in your muscles by reducing muscle inflammation, minimizing post-workout pain and boosting recovery.
Immediately after a workout, usually people start with their daily routine like going to the office. You must have time to relax. It provides time for your body to use nutrients to rebuild and repair your muscles. After workout, a nap of around one or two hours is necessary as it helps the body enter deep and restorative stage of sleep.
Drinking protein shakes or eating bars is good but it is crucial to take enough amount of protein when it comes to easing muscle soreness. One should include any one of the foods in your diet such as peanuts, almonds, yoghurt and bananas. A shower after workout helps to decrease the inflammation of muscles, joints and tendons and also prevents various muscle injuries.
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During heavy workout at gym, intake of water needs to be maintained. Your muscle cells need water, so when it comes to recovery, dehydration is one of your biggest enemies. Try to ensure intake of water for each hour of exercise. Within a few hours after a workout, your urine should be light yellow or clear. If it is dark yellow, then you are inadequately hydrated.
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(Source: IANS)
