We all know that saying, "no pain, no gain." This is especially true with the sport of gymnastics. When we challenge ourselves and our muscles, we can get a satisfaction. Sore muscles are never comfortable, but wear them with a badge of honor knowing that you pushed your body a little harder than usual. On those days after intense training, give yourself a little treat by easing those powerful machines you call muscles.
Hit the hot tub, steam or sauna room, or just a soak in the rub-a-dub tub at home, a little heat always does wonders for sore muscles. Not only will it help you relax but Applying heat to muscles reduces pain by increasing blood flow to the area, which helps the small muscle tears causing the pain heal faster.
After a tough night of working out, lengthening overworked muscle fibers by stretching eases possible post-workout pain. Although, studies have found that stretching doesn't relieve the lingering pain of a gruelling gym session, I feel it makes the new muscle fibers more elastic and healthier. On the other hand, light cardio the day after an intense workout improves circulation warming up your body, and we already know that a little heat goes a long way to help the pain go away!
There's a reason elite athletes swear by the post-workout ice bath — it works. The cold temperature constricts blood vessels, which reduces swelling. And when you come out of the bath, your body warms up quickly, improving circulation, which also helps with the healing process. Because I am not a fan of shocking cold temps, I only use ice for the times when I have a strained muscle or serious injury. Occasionally I am inspired to take a cold shower post-workout, which is said to help the pain causing inflammation.
As if any of us needs an excuse for a massage, getting one is a great way to relieve tension and pain away from muscles. Pamper yourself with a professional massage, ask a friend to do the rubbing for you, or DIY with The Stick, a foam roller, or tennis ball.
And remember, wear your soreness with pride!
For thousands of years, people have used hot tubs for relaxation and pain relief.The warmth of the water has the same impact as a hot pack on a sore muscle. Rather than radiant heat, the warm water engulfs the entire body and loosens any muscle tightness. Pressurized water from jets on the wall, seats and floor acts as a pinpoint massager, applying direct pressure to a tense or painful muscle. Performing mild exercise or stretching in a hot tub improves flexibility as limbs and muscles can move freely, without the pressure of body weight. Get one La-Z-Boy® spas hot tub for complete comfort and relaxation. They provide signature La-Z-Boy® hot tubs & spas, so that you can rejoice with your loved ones in this amazing compact all-inclusive spa hot tub and also get rid of the body sore.
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