rikashiku
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Post by rikashiku on Jun 21, 2012 20:25:14 GMT -5
I've been training again after being away from the gym for 7 weeks and my muscles, especially in my arms and shoulders are hurting and stiff. Is there anyway to help relax them better? I really want to finish this week of training today. Plus there's a cute girl whos been checking me out . Dunno why though.....
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Post by Chef Samurai on Jun 21, 2012 20:44:32 GMT -5
All I ever do is get a massage, hit the sauna or have a hot shower and use tiger balm.
There isn't much you can do except get your protein to repair your muscles and what I said above and play the waiting game and tough it out.
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Post by rikashiku on Jun 21, 2012 21:12:00 GMT -5
Aww man I hate waiting. Guess I'll just skip today and train on my own tomorrow then.
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Post by Chef Samurai on Jun 21, 2012 21:17:22 GMT -5
Yeah it's really crappy man but they usually hurt because the tissue is repairing.
You can still go if you want but relax and take it easy so you don't hurt yourself.
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Post by Glutton4Punishment on Jun 21, 2012 21:21:56 GMT -5
I head straight for the shower and get clean, then once I'm clean and my skin has gotten more used to the hot water I make it as hot as I can take. Run the hot water on the sore areas and rub and massage them, then slap them a few times. Doing this causes a lot of the lactic acid in the muscles to escape through the pores. Then, if needed, I apply some Thai liniment. It's sort of like Tiger Balm but more of an oil. It helps more in my opinion, and without lasting as long or feeling as strong as Tiger Balm. YMMV.
EDIT: Just want to add that it's good to have lotion on hand if you try this. Running the water that hot can dry out your skin and make it feel rough and itchy. If you try it, make sure you apply lotion to the areas you ran under the hot water after you towel off.
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rikashiku
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Post by rikashiku on Jun 21, 2012 21:52:25 GMT -5
Yeah, muscles rip during training and then heal over making them denser. I still hate it when it takes so long. I already took one day off two days ago . Everyday after I train, I always go for the shower when I get home. I run hot water to open those pores and then cold water to close them. I haven't tried using lotions or anything like that. I've been meaning to get more stuff to help with training and healing but I've just been busy at home, so I don't get much time for myself.
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Post by Glutton4Punishment on Jun 22, 2012 3:00:23 GMT -5
I only recommend lotion if you crank the heat up so much the water steams, which is what I do. The massaging and slapping the sore spots really does help, at least for me.
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Post by judomofo on Jun 22, 2012 14:39:11 GMT -5
There are some things you can do to really help you out with recovery, obviously getting good potassium intake will help, (bananas do the trick) and ensuring you are getting some protein in shortly after the workout will help cut down on recovery time.
Depending on what is available, going from hot sauna/spa to pool/cold shower, and back again a few times actually does wonders. (I learned that from some crazy Japanese Judo guys). Also doing some nightly stretching, especially after a hot shower, or stretching in a sauna also helps loosens everything up.
I am also not going to comment on Gluttons repeated references to lotion and slapping.... that would just be too easy.
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Post by rikashiku on Jun 22, 2012 22:22:27 GMT -5
When I got home that night I had eggs and toast. I wasn't really that hungry when I got out of the show even though I was complaining about starving lol.
Those crazy Japanese dudes are right lol. After training, I always have a hot shower and then go to cold.
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Post by Glutton4Punishment on Jun 23, 2012 0:45:09 GMT -5
Speaking of Potassium, I like to drink a serving of Coconut Water before training when I can. It's loaded with potassium as well as other electrolytes. For some reason Wai Kru makes my feet cramp up and I never know when I'll have to go over it again, but when I drink that stuff I don't ever get muscle cramps at all and I get thirsty much less because it helps keep you hydrated.
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Post by talon on Jul 1, 2012 1:11:38 GMT -5
Potassium & protein are good. As an ex-male nurse/& competitive fighter what I do is "Ice" my muscles, they are already Hot any the blood vessels are stretched to accommodate the increased blood flow need to get oxygenated blood & nutrients to your muscles. Massage with an ice bag/ or hop in an ice cube filled bath {especially after an extreme work out or after a fight} for about 10 minutes {maximum 15minutes to avoid damage}, wait until you reach room temp again then go & have a warm shower. Tiger balm is also good, but all it does is distract with warmth & has not been scientifically proven to do much else. But the best healing is done during a "Good Sleep" at least 8hrs or tacking a day off for every 2-3 days of intense workout so your body can recover. And Hydrate : at least 8 cups a day up to 12 on hard workout days or in hot weather, your body can't sweat, heal or produce enough red blood cells & volume {to transport nutrition=muscle growth/transformation/energy & oxygen=muscle fuel/energy/stamina} or white blood cells{for healing of muscle cells}without it.
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