“Are you excessively sore from your workouts? Do you have injuries? Is the soreness making you contemplate skipping the gym altogether?
 Fear not, former Mr. Olympia, Frank Zane, has shared a few golden tips to bid farewell to post-exercise agony.

Zane took to his Instagram to share three tried-and-tested methods you can apply to get over the soreness. His first tip revolves around a strategic shift in your workout routine. He stated, “Train with lighter weights.”

Instead of heavyweights, Zane wants fitness enthusiasts to try a lighter approach and engage in deliberate, slow movements with higher repetitions. He believes this will allow your muscles to fully experience the rhythm. Zane further suggests using rubber cables between sets to add a touch of resistance, creating a seamless flow in your workout. The secret here is not to punish your muscles but to serenade them into strength.

In addition, Zane asks to “Watch for delayed onset soreness,” the uninvited guest of intense workouts. He advises detecting this early to make adjustments accordingly. Moreover, doing this will help focus the flow of your workout routine. On top of this, Zane recommends being flexible instead of sticking to a rigid schedule. “Adjust the frequency and duration of each workout” based on your body’s signals, he says.

When one listens to Zane’s advice, what comes to light is the fact that despite rivals during their prime, both Zane and Arnold Schwarzenegger shared similar ways to avoid muscle soreness. Despite their competitive past, they both agree on methods to ease post-workout aches, revealing a common ground in their fitness approaches.

Arnie supports the idea of moving around to overcome soreness

Arnold Schwarzenegger shares a simple tip for dealing with body soreness: think twice before using pain pills. In his recent newsletter, he talks about a study supporting his advice. Even though it’s tempting to take NSAIDs like Advil or Motrin, new research suggests they might slow down your body’s healing.

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Schwarzenegger explains that some inflammation is good for healing, and relying too much on pills can actually delay recovery. Instead of just taking pills, he suggests doing easy movements like walking. The only difference between Zane’s and Arnie’s advice is that the Austrian Oak recommends a short walk to help reduce soreness and improve your recovery.

So, before you grab those pills, consider taking a walk. Let your body heal naturally. Fresh air and gentle exercise not only help your body but also make you feel good. Next time you’re sore, try lighter weight or walking it off as these bodybuilding legends suggest.

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