Hey Chicks!
Yesterday was officially the last day of our Feb bootcamps and with the March sessions just around the corner, we start up again Monday!! I have decided to dedicate today to helping you recoup sore muscles before you start bringing the pain all over again next week.
In the past I have provided you with my 5 favorite stretches to keeping me long (well I am only 5’4 so not that long lol) and limber and stressed the importance of getting a good stretch session in on the daily . These keep your muscles long, lean machines and safe from aches and pains BUT I also know that a lot of you chicks do not like stretching lol.
So today I am going to give you three alternatives that you can try that are safe, all natural products proven to help you stay “loose as a goose” and get your muscles on the mend.
3 great all natural remedies for sore achy pains are:
1. Cherry Juice
New studies suggest that this anti-oxidant rich bevy can help reduce soreness and speed up muscle recovery after strength training. For best results you want to sip an ounce of cherry concentrate right before you workout.
Cherry juice is delicious!
2. Omega 3 Fatty Acids
According to a new study in the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine taking a fish-oil pill once a day helps to reduce soreness and eases inflammation of muscles 48 hours after a sweat session. You know what that means chicks, no more crawling up the stairs two days after bootcamp!
Don't like fish? Best way to get your healthy fats: fish oil pills
3. Probiotics
New research shows that two strains of these healthy bugs, Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus paracase can help with decreased cell damage after a month of regular intense exercise. So take your probiotics on the daily and recoup those cells 🙂
Healthy Bacteria is magic for muscles
All three options are great but still not a swap out to a great stretch session. Give them a try but also remember to add even 5 minutes a day of stretching into your routine; I promise your body will thank you!
Amanda xo
