We know we have muscles, but what exactly are they? Muscles are tissues in our bodies that contract. Many people think that they are made out of protein, but that’s only partially true. Just like most organs in our bodies, muscles are also made with cells that go through numerous processes in order to allow the muscles to contract and relax.
Recently I began to exercise again. I am overweight and it’s been about a year since I worked out. The day after my first day back on the treadmill I was in pain and my muscles were so sore. I felt like I couldn’t walk right because of the stiffness. Luckily for me, or well maybe unluckily, it’s normal. Anytime you begin a new exercise program or maybe increase your current one, your muscles respond and its part if the adaptation process. After a week of this pain I wasn’t sure if there was anything I could do to help release some of the muscle tension. I spoke to a personal trainer and they recommended that post work out I hit the pool for a little bit. The water keeps pressure off your body and allows your body to stretch in different ways to help it relax. I have tried it for a few days now and although it hasn’t taken all the soreness away, it has helped tremendously.