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  • Understanding Muscle Soreness After Exercise
    • What Causes DOMS?
    • Proactive Steps: Before and During Your Workout
      • 1. Warm-Up Wisely
        • 2. Gradual Progression
          • 3. Perfect Your Form
            • 4. Stay Hydrated
            • Immediate Post-Workout Recovery
              • 1. Cool Down and Stretch
                • 2. Refuel and Rehydrate
                  • 3. Foam Rolling and Self-Myofascial Release
                  • Ongoing Recovery Strategies
                    • 1. Active Recovery
                      • 2. Prioritize Sleep
                        • 3. Nutrition for Recovery
                          • 4. Massage and Professional Therapies
                            • 5. Temperature Therapies
                              • 6. Compression Garments
                                • 7. Supplementation
                                • What to Avoid
                                  • When to Seek Medical Attention
                                    • Summary Table: Soreness-Reducing Strategies
                                      • Final Thoughts

                                        Effective ways to reduce muscle soreness after exercise

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                                        A fit person gently stretching their legs on a yoga mat in a bright gym, with a water bottle and towel nearby, conveying post-workout recovery.
                                        Published May 27, 2025
                                        Last Updated May 30, 2025
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