Best Supplements to Avoid Post-Running Muscle Soreness
Why do we feel sore after running?
Muscle soreness is caused by micro-injuries, inflammation, and the accumulation of metabolic waste. Effective recovery requires providing the body with the right nutrients at the right time.
What nutrients can prevent muscle aches?
If there's one topic we know well at Blackbelt, it's muscle soreness! In fact, our first product and bestseller is our anti-muscle soreness shower gel. But nutrition is also there to help you:
1. Protein and BCAAs : No, it's not just for bodybuilding. Protein promotes muscle repair, and after a run, the body needs it more than ever, and our protein is formulated for runners!
2. Magnesium : It is well known that it helps reduce cramps and fatigue.
3. Omega-3 : Reduces general inflammation in the body, especially since the majority of French people are deficient in omega-3.
4. Antioxidants (vitamin C, E, etc.): Limit oxidative stress, i.e. of the body.
5. Collagen : Promotes tissue regeneration, especially soft tissues like tendons, ligaments, etc. (There is also an Omega-Multivitamin + Collagen pack , in short, the essentials!)
Top 3 Best Supplements to Avoid Muscle Aches
1. Blackbelt Punch Shower Gel – Fast muscle recovery thanks to an optimized formula with known, organic, anti-inflammatory natural plants. It reduces pain and improves muscle recovery. When to apply it? Right after exercise and ideally the next day, leaving it on for one minute while showering.
2. High concentration Omega-3 - Reduced muscle inflammation for less pain and better joint protection.
3. Collagen Powder + Vitamin C - Strengthens muscle and tendon tissue for less joint and muscle pain.
How to optimize supplement intake for maximum recovery?
1. Taking Protein is very easy, you just need a shaker of water (or milk) and you can take it after a session or anytime during the day if you haven't consumed enough protein that day.
2. During exercise, a long-distance hydration drink is ideal if your effort is longer than 1 hour 30 minutes, and electrolytes if the effort is shorter, or if you sweat a lot or if it is hot (and if you are wondering whether to take your electrolytes before, after or during , here is the answer.)
3. Combine active recovery with gentle stretching. Self-massage is always a plus.
4. Do not neglect sleep, which is crucial for regeneration.
Conclusion: which supplement should you choose?
If you want to recover faster and avoid muscle soreness, rely on a combination of Protein and BCAA , Omega-3 and Magnesium . The Blackbelt Punch product is ideal for complete recovery after running.
