I have found that muscle soreness peaks the second day after a hard workout. I have tried a few things with limited success:
- Ice or a cold shower/bath. Right after a hard workout a cold bath/shower seems to limit soreness later. However I find the cure worse than the problem. I'd rather be sore.
- Post workout stretching and a long cooldown. This won't eliminate soreness but makes it less of a problem. I use this approach most often.
- Yogurt/Endurox R4, etc. Something with carbs and protien. I have tried this little results. The science says it works, it certainly can't hurt, but I am still pretty sore even if I do this.
- Ibuprofen taken after a workout. It works, but I just don't like pills, so it is not for me.
Dan