Muscle recovery suggestions?

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4. I drink Endurox or coconut water after heavy workouts.

The Endurox has a bit of protein in it but does not taste thick or nasty. The coconut water is nice during the hot weather. Other things that help, hot baths with epsom salt. Gentle yoga on rest days. Look for active recovery yoga, yoga for athletes, deep stretch or restorative style classes. Gentle swimming will help. I like doing very slow laps with many stretch breaks. Helps move the lactic acid out of the muscles. I definitely feel less sore after that. I have heard that ice water baths are helpful as well, but have never tried them myself.

I am 44 and play competitive roller derby off and on. Many of my teammates are young enough to be my daughter AND outweigh me by many pounds, so I know a few things about sore! Good luck with CrossCult.