MANY of us use January as a start date for making healthier habits, whether in our diets, nutrition, cooking habits, gym sessions, amount of workouts per week, or morning routines.

And if you started something fresh in the gym this year, there’s a good chance you may be feeling sore, tight, and potentially lethargic.

Use my tips for relieving muscle soreness so you can stay active and on track with your fitness goals!

Tips for Sore Muscles

Hydrate: This may seem obvious, but hydration is one of the most important and easiest things you can do to relieve soreness. Drink lots of water and if you’re sweating a lot, think about incorporating some electrolytes. Coconut water is a great alternative to high-sugar sports drinks.
Take your Multivitamin: This will help keep your vitamins and minerals (micronutrients) on track with the rest of your body and your new level of activity.
Stretch and Move: Oftentimes, if you’re sore, you may be tempted to take a day off. BUT, that’s actually the worst thing you can do. Letting that lactic acid build up will only make things worse. Instead, MOVE. Go for a 20-30 minute walk, stroll around the park, stretch, or take a yoga class.
Foam Roll: Another helpful tool for breaking up lactic acid and keeping the muscles long and strong is to foam roll. Grab one online or at your local sports store and get to rollin’.
Salt Bath: If you have a bathtub, throw a cup or two of Epsom salt in (you can find it at the grocery store these days) and soak in the bathtub for 20-30 minutes.
Magnesium and Turmeric Supplements: These are both great supplements to take for sore muscles and inflammation, not to mention that they help with MANY other parts and systems in your body, such as sleep, digestion, circulation, heart health, and more. As always, talk to your physician before starting a new supplement regimen, especially if you’re taking other medications.

Until next time,

XoXo Peri