How to Recover from Muscle Fatigue After a Workout
Step-by-step Instructions
Here is what you need to do...
Step 1
If you ask any weightlifter what the worst (although most satisfying) feeling is involving working out, they'll probably tell you it's the soreness that comes in the following couple of days. While that soreness is a sign that you're working hard, no weight lifter would be telling the truth if they said that they want to keep it around as long as possible. For this reason, recovering from muscle fatigue is one of the most sought-after secrets. If your muscles are hurting right now, rest assured, cause I've got a few different ways for you to fight the soreness and wake up feeling great.
Step 2
The first and most effective way for me to combat muscle fatigue is by consistently using BCAAs. These Branch Chain Amino Acids help your body synthesize protein, which reduces the amount of damage that your muscles feel and subsequently eliminates prolonged fatigue. Below I've linked the BCAAs that I personally take. These last me about four months, and they work flawlessly. I take anywhere from 2 to 4 a day, and ever since I started taking them I notice that my muscle fatigue lasts only a day, if that.
Step 3
The second method of reducing muscle fatigue is through foods that are high in potassium and protein. For the potassium portion, make sure you eat bananas. Bananas are excellent for giving your body the amount of potassium necessary to combat muscle fatigue. Not only that, but they're delicious and otherwise nutritious. Aside from bananas, make sure you're eating as much chicken, fish, and other kinds of meat as possible. This added protein will go straight to your muscles. More protein=less fatigue.
Step 4
The third way to reduce muscle fatigue is through stretching. If you spend 15 minutes stretching after every workout, you will find that the amount of time your muscles are fatigued is greatly diminished. Not only that, but stretching can help your muscles stay limber, which allows them to follow large ranges of motion, ultimately helping you achieve more gains. Don't knock stretching- it has a myriad of benefits, and it's actually quite therapeutic.
Step 5
Any one of these methods will help to greatly reduce muscle fatigue after any workout. Combined, the three of them work together to make muscle fatigue almost nonexistent. Less fatigue means more energy and readiness when you step in the gym each day. All in all, you will feel better, and you will definitely grow larger.
Special Attention
Difficulties people often experience or parts that need special attention to do it right.
Recovering from muscle fatigue simply takes attention. The hardest part is giving this aspect of weightlifting its own time of day. If you choose to ignore the methods above, you will constantly be subjected to days of soreness. However, if you take the time to approach muscle fatigue right, you'll find that the results are extraordinary.
Stuff You'll Need
| Brand | Product | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Optimum Nutrition BCAA Capsules, 1000mg, 400 Count | No Price |
Suggested Further Reading
| Author | Title | Price |
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| Muscle Mechanics Everett Aaberg | No Price |
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This Student Author's Background
Funny or interesting story about this topic...
I knew a kid who was lifting pretty hard for a few years. His physique was great, and he seemed to enjoy coming to the gym. When we struck up a few conversations, I noticed that he would always reference the soreness he had day in and day out. Most lifters consider this part of the territory. However, I gave him the same advice that I have just given you. He told me he'd give it a try, and after a few days I asked him how it was going. He was all smiles as he told me, "great, brotha. I've been needing this." It felt good to help a fellow lifter, and I noticed that after he starting fighting muscle fatigue he ended up making gains faster and better than ever.
When did you first do this & how did you get started?
I first started seeking out ways to recover from muscle fatigue during my early years of lifting. I don't mind walking around sore, but there are times when it just gets in the way of everyday life. When that starts to happen, you need to figure out a way to make fatigue disappear. Otherwise you might get burned out and stop heading into the gym every day. For me, recovering from muscle fatigue quickly is a must. That's why I do all the things above, and that's why I've now passed them on to you. So in light of the current topic, I'll change my ending mantra from 'happy lifting', to 'happy recovery'.
J