espejo09 wrote:
I usually get really sore when i dont take in enough protein after my workout or the day of hard workouts. I will usually take in 2 protein shakes of isolate.
When im sore tho ill usually swim very light to loosen up my muscles, light bike ride no more then 100w for an hour, stretch, foam roll and sometimes even an epsom salt bath.
Try preventative to, get some good/great nutrition in after a hard workout, i have noticed a big difference since increasing my protein intake.
Protein intake (how soon after and how much) definitely has an affect on how sore I am the day after a hard workout. You need to continue eating enough protein the day(s) following too, the need for it doesn't just end a few hours after the workout, at least not for me. If I wake up sore the following morning and eat a Greek yogurt I can feel the soreness ease (only temporarily if I don't continue eating enough/more protein). Topping off your carbs won't help muscle soreness.
CJ