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Workouts are a great way to strengthen your body and maintain proper muscle tone. However, there are times when after a workout, especially an intense one, you feel discomfort, sometimes severe enough that you can’t lift yourself out of bed or climb the stairs. What to do then? How can you help yourself? Learn proven ways to treat post-workout muscle soreness!

Food

Relieve the symptoms of DOMS, or delayed post-workout muscle soreness, with foods rich in antioxidants, first of all watermelon, which contains citrulline. This non-protein amino acid helps reduce soreness and accelerate muscle recovery. Pineapples, ginger rhizome and cherry juice also have strong anti-inflammatory properties.

Curcumin and trance

The curcumin contained in the perennial herb has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. It also has strong antioxidant properties. Curcumin promotes faster muscle recovery after strenuous exercise. Analogous effects are shown by Omega-3 fats and cod liver oil.

Milk proteins

In 2017, a study was conducted that proved that milk-based protein nutrients remove pain caused by micro-damage to muscles and connective tissue, including from overly intense training. Protein nutrients in concentrate or isolate form contain 40 to as much as 90% milk proteins. Milk proteins consumed in the form of nutrients not only reduce DOMS symptoms, but also prevent them.

Warm baths and Epsom salt

You can also prevent the feeling of discomfort by providing warmth to your muscles immediately after your workout. You can apply a towel wetted in warm water to your body, use a thermos, or even better: indulge in a warming bath. If you opt for a bathtub, add a little Epsom salt to your bath, which relieves inflammation and pain caused by too much training. Such a bath will not only relieve pain, but also affect your mood.

Impact of cold

It turns out that cold compresses are equally helpful in removing post-workout muscle soreness. Cold compresses eliminate swelling and calm the nervous system. Use bags of ice or frozen products. However, avoid direct contact of ice with the skin. If your body is up to it, soak in a tub of cold water.

Massages

Self-massage is also good for soreness, reducing muscle pain and improving flexibility. All you need to do is put a roller under the sore area and perform longitudinal rolling. Or you can always use the services of a massage therapist to loosen up sore areas and get them working again. You will achieve the greatest effectiveness if you undergo a massage no later than two days after training.

Repeat workouts

Muscle soreness should not be a reason not to continue exercising. DOMS is a normal bodily response to stress that your body needs to adapt to. If you don’t abandon exercise and keep up the intensity, you can be sure that once the pains subside, they won’t return. However, if they are so severe that you can’t exercise as before, slow down a bit, reduce the load, or for 2-3 days do exercises aimed at developing other muscle parts.

Cooldown

After a workout, the body needs relaxation and relaxation exercises to even out breathing and calm the heart rate. Calm exercise after a workout will give your muscles an uninterrupted blood supply to remove lactic acid and prevent sourness. Instead of exercising, you can go for a walk or jog on a treadmill for 10 minutes at a brisk pace.

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To enjoy the full benefits of cycling, you’ll need to find cycling clothing that fits your body type, including big and tall cycling jerseys and shorts designed specifically to accommodate larger cyclists. Here’s what you need to know when shopping for extra-large bike jerseys and shorts.

Everything you need to know about cycling jerseys

Cycling jerseys are designed to fit snugly, so they don’t flap in the wind while you’re cycling. The jersey’s tight fit is accomplished with stretchy material that conforms to your body, so there’s no baggy fabric flapping around as you ride. There are two main styles of cycling jerseys: short sleeve and long sleeve. A short-sleeve jersey has sleeves that cover the rider’s upper arms, but it leaves the forearms exposed. Long-sleeve jerseys provide more coverage and typically have full-length sleeves that reach all the way down to the wrists or hands.

How to choose the best jersey

When it comes to cycling apparel, there are some important factors that you need to consider before purchasing. The first is the cut of the jersey. Some jerseys are cut longer than others, meaning they extend past your waistline while on the bike. This can be advantageous because it will help with aerodynamics and provide more coverage. However, this style may not be as comfortable to wear when you aren’t riding your bike.

Secondly, think about the type of fabric from which your jersey is made. Fabric can vary anywhere from lightweight mesh to heavier-weight fabrics such as cotton or wool. The type of fabric you choose will largely depend on what climate you live in and what level of activity you do when wearing a jersey.

How to wear your jersey while riding

Take your new jersey out for a test ride so you can ensure the fit is right. The best way to do this is to put on your cycling shorts, tuck in your jersey, then hop on the bike. You want to make sure that it’s not too tight around the chest or stomach area because it will restrict breathing while riding. You also want to make sure you have enough room in the back and arms so that it doesn’t feel constricting. If there are any problems with the fit when you’re wearing it like this, chances are they’ll be an issue when actually riding as well.

Styling your cycling jersey

Comfort is key when you’re cycling in the hot sun, so make sure you wear clothes that will keep you cool. The first layer of clothing should be breathable, like a wicking shirt made with synthetic fabrics to help with sweat absorption. If it’s not too hot outside, try wearing shorts or tights under your jersey. And don’t forget to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays by wearing sunglasses or goggles while cycling!

Washing your cycling jersey

If you are looking for the best big and tall cycling jerseys, then it is important to know how to wash them. The first step is to take the jersey off of your body in order to avoid getting any dirt or sweat on your skin. Next, use a gentle soap-free detergent and machine wash the jersey with cold water. Hang dry the jersey if at all possible. If you need to dry it in the machine, use a dryer sheet to help keep static electricity at bay. It is also advisable to turn the garment inside out before drying it so that it will not lose its colour. Finally, when you put your jersey back on again make sure that it fits snugly around your shoulders as this will prevent irritating chafing.

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There are many types of sports and each has its pros and cons. The ideal sport should improve our well-being and health. It should also give pleasure, not be an unpleasant chore. Here is a list of 6 sports activities that seem to meet the above requirements.

Nordic walking

The popularity of Nordic walking should come as no surprise. The sport combines aerobic training, which increases oxygen saturation levels in all vital muscles and organs, leg and arm strength training, and cardio training, which strengthens the heart muscle. Pushing off with sticks reduces stress on the spine and joints, so doctors recommend this type of sport to people who have problems with the musculoskeletal system, nervous system and respiratory system, as well as the elderly and those for whom excessive physical exertion is contraindicated.

Yoga

Yoga classes increase body flexibility and correct posture. Regular practice of yoga provides everyone with many benefits: it increases energy levels, balance, muscle strength and endurance, improves concentration and accelerates recovery. In fact, the list of benefits of regular yoga practice is much longer. Clinical studies have shown that yoga strengthens the immune system, restores hormonal balance and is an excellent tool in the fight against stress. What more do you need to convince you to practice it?

Rollerblading

Roller skating engages 90% of the body’s muscles to work, which brings unheard-of health benefits. Roller skating actively works the lower part of the body: calves, thigh muscles and hips. In practice, such muscle work will increase your fitness and slenderize your body, sculpt your legs and buttocks. Roller skating comprehensively develops our health, puts us in a good mood, strengthens the musculoskeletal apparatus and the cardiovascular system. By rollerblading, you intensively oxygenate your body and burn calories, which, with a sedentary lifestyle, will be good for everyone!

Scooter

A scooter strengthens the muscles of your legs (especially if you don’t forget to change them), back, shoulders and spine. It’s also a great way to cover smaller and medium distances, avoid traffic jams and thus stress. The scooter doesn’t need a lot of storage space, let alone parking, and is fashionable, stylish and affordable. Finally, the scooter will instill in you the spirit of carefree and adventurous, which seems to have passed away irretrievably and remains in childhood.

Swimming

Swimming has long been recognized as an ideal type of sport: it provides the same benefits as aerobic training, while not stressing the joints. Swimming develops all the muscles of the body and increases bone mass. Regular water activities keep the body flexible and even reduce inflammation in the body. What else. Swimming is an excellent way to burn calories and increase lung capacity. It’s also a reliable way to reduce tension and fight depression. 

Tai-chi

Tai-chi is a traditional Chinese martial art that consists of fluid movements that resemble a slow dance. In addition to movement, an important part of the practice is breath control and concentration on body alignment and state of mind. All together, the class becomes something akin to meditation in motion. The workout is devoid of sudden, jerky movements and positions that put stress on the joints, which is why it is often recommended for the elderly, as well as for patients after injuries and in recovery.

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