Argh...DOMS. Tips I get through this?

[Jjcrackers]

I over-did it yesterday (super sets when I've just been doing cardio for the last few weeks...what was I thinking?) and have DOMS(delayed onset muscle soreness) setting in

Moving is quite a challenge.

Any tips to get rid of it? Also, I was hoping to do a spin class tmr. Should I?

[SwearyInn]

I had mega-DOMS this morning and I went for a reasonably strenuous (by my pathetic standards) 30 min walk/jog on the treadmill. It has definitely helped. I was looking into this last night and apparently exercise helps - that's why I ran today.

I'm secretly quite proud of my DOMS though given I have been virtually inert for he past 10 years....means I have actually done something!

[HelenF350]

A light jog if you can manage it will stretch out the muscles. Followed by a hot bath. Heat is just as good as cold for DOMS and a lot more pleasant!

[MrsMook]

Gentle exercise to mobilise and increase blood flow is helpful.

Try to avoid pain relief as it is part of the process of strengthening muscles.

[Bexicles]

Do you have a foam roller? I swear by mine.

[museumum]

I'm afraid you need to exercise again. Gently work the muscles that hurt till they're warm again and it'll improve.

[PippiLicious]

I would say yes to spin class tomorrow. Get there early, warm up on a low gear and you'll be right as rain.

[ihatethecold]

I use magnesium bath salts when my muscles are sore.
Waitrose has some on offer atm.

[kittyvet]

Cherry juice post exercise can help prevent as can cold bath. Now it's gentle exercise, warmth and anti inflammatories if it's real bad!

[Jjcrackers]

Spin it is tmr!

Thank you (secretly pleased)