Sore Muscles?

The week is finally over for the campers in my new 5:30am Fat Loss, Fitness Developing, Strength Building and Flexability Creating Fit Camp Right here in San Antonio, Texas! It's a long name, but promises quick results!

As when starting any exercise program, you are going to get sore. Believe me my class is feeling that right now! So, here a a few tips to help beat soreness.

1. Try to make time for a 20 minute walk, jog or bike ride. Soreness is called by a build up of lactic acid. Performing 20 minutes of light to medium cardio will help to flush that out!
2. STRETCH!!! Be sure to warm your body appropriately for a minimum of 7 minutes. Hold each stretch for 35 to 60 seconds, not the old school 10 count. Your muscle needs 35 seconds to be able to completely relax.
3. Glutamine. Glutamine is an amino acid. It so happens to be the most abundant amino acid in your muscular system. It is responsable for healing and also aides in boosting you imune system. 10-30g daily (take your body weight and drop off the last number. Ex - if you weigh 165lbs, then use 16g of glutamine each day)
4. Vitamin C. This vitamin does more than help you get over a cold. It boosts your imune system!!!! When training take 3 to 10g spread out over the day, as it is a water soluble vitamin.

Notice I didn't say anything about Motrin or Ibuprophin. I am not against using things for pain, but try these other remedies first. They will fix the problem, Ibuprophin only masks the problem.

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William Jennings Bryan, secretary of state