4 ways to combat muscle fatigue after exercise
Exercise is a mood-lifter, but tight, sore muscles can put a dampener on that post-workout high. Here’s how to beat muscle fatigue after you’ve worked up a sweat.
Whether you’re sprinting through a hectic workday, juggling household responsibilities, or pushing yourself in a workout, life is a juggling act.
When you’re coping with the pressure of daily demands, muscle soreness is not something you want to be dealing with.
Here are five effective ways to combat muscle fatigue, so you can bounce back after every sweaty session – whether it’s from the gym or life.
Hydration is key: drink up
You’re powering through your workout, beads of sweat forming on your muscles in action.
It may look cool (hello Insta) but while you’re working hard, your body is losing fluid through perspiration.
Dehydration can contribute to muscle soreness1, so remember to keep up the H20 before, during, and after your exercise escapades.
Form and gear: get it right
Whether you’re hitting the track or the gym, proper form and suitable equipment are your friends.
Knowing the right way to do your exercises can reduce the risk2 of muscle soreness and stiffness.
Embrace rest and recovery
Your body needs time to recover and rebuild after exertion3.
Along with rest days and light stretching, adequate sleep4 can work wonders in helping to promote muscle health and overall wellbeing.
Don’t underestimate the importance of a good night’s sleep – it’s your body’s reset button!
Lift your magnesium game
There’s a final game-changer we need to share – magnesium.
This mighty mineral – one of only seven essential macro-minerals we need to support healthy muscle function and contraction, as well as relaxation.
It also helps reduce the occurrence and severity of muscle cramps, and helps relieve mild muscle spasms when dietary intake is inadequate.
Additional benefits include helping to maintain energy levels, supporting a healthy stress response in the body and supporting electrolyte balance in the body.
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But that’s not all – it’s enriched with B-group vitamins to maintain energy levels and promote a healthy stress response.
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Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast, a parent on the go, or an office warrior, Ultra Muscleze can be your companion in supporting muscle relaxation and wellbeing.
Taking care of your muscles is an investment in your active, joy-filled lifestyle.
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1Cleary et al, 2006, Dehydration and Symptoms of Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness in Normothermic Men. Journal of Athletic Training, 41(1): 36-45, retrieved August 2023 from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1421497/#:~:text=Dehydration%20negatively%20affects%20muscle%20performance,%2Dmyosin%20cross%2Dbridge%20formation
2Department of Health, Exercise safety, Better Health Channel, retrieved August 2023 from https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/exercise-safety
3Glazer Baron et al, 2013, Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 15:9(8):819-24, retrieved August 2023 from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23946713/
4Piovezan et al, 2022, Maturitas, 164:P52-59, funded by grants from GlaxoSmithKline, the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of Lausanne, the Swiss National Science Foundation, Leenaards Foundation and Vaud Pulmonary League, retrieved August 2023 from https://www.maturitas.org/article/S0378-5122(22)00137-2/fulltext
