After a strenuous workout, the body requires proper nutrition and time to recover. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) that occurs 12-24 hours after a workout is an occasional symptom of high-intensity exercise and can affect any athlete from beginner to elite. In this article we’ll explore different foods and beverages that can play a role in maximizing recovery and minimizing muscle soreness with an emphasis on the needs of endurance athletes.

Endurance athletes are famously stoic. While most endurance sports don’t require explosive power, tackling, jumping or moving heavy things, they are still exceptionally demanding on muscle. Because training doesn’t typically emphasize traditional resistance training and power, endurance athletes experiencing muscle soreness often ignore persistent soreness as a symptom of over-exertion and stress.

Endurance training, like long-distance running or cycling, primarily relies on aerobic metabolism, meaning the body uses oxygen to generate energy. This form of exercise has numerous health benefits, but it can also have some unintended consequences on muscle and protein balance in the body, particularly if not managed correctly.

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