Have you recently ramped up your exercise program? Did you know that the end of your workout is most critical for preventing muscles aches? Don't forget the:
1. Cooldown - Gradually slowing the pace for the last 5-10 minutes of your cardio routine allows muscles the chance to recover from breakdown, stress, and lactic acid build up which result in soreness.
2. Stretching - It decreases aching by increasing blood flow and oxygen to the muscles while getting rid of lactic acid. It works best after exercising as it is easier and safer to stretch warm muscles. Stretch through a muscle's full range of motion until you feel resistance but not pain, hold for 10-30 seconds, then slowly release.
And of course, therapeutic massage can help if pain does occur by speeding up the process of increasing blood flow and lactic acid removal.
Sources: Women's Health, University of California
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