Bacon, does it help against muscle soreness?

[Deleted]

After not going to the gym for a week or 2 due to lazyness I went again today with a friend who has been no-lifing it the last 5 months. He instructed me and now I feel my arms still from the workout I had 6-7 hours ago. Even though I love the feel of sore muscles to some degree I just don't want it while I am attending college tommorow, but it is inevitable, however I had some bacon left in the fridge, the protein in there surely must help against soreness? (= faster muscle recovery)

Also he goes 4-5 times per week to the gym, is this unhealthy? o.0 his arm muscles are huge now when he flexes them. o.0 And I am not a beginner to fitness either but damn he improved alot in a year.

I ask because bacon is also delicious. :P

[furriusmurrius]

Yes. Eat tons of bacon. Dip it in mayonnaise. Slather it with ranch dressing.

Eat it. Eat It! EAT IT.

[Deleted]

Yes. Eat tons of bacon. Dip it in mayonnaise. Slather it with ranch dressing.

Eat it. Eat It! EAT IT.

Bacon by itself isn't healthy, I don't think dipping it in mayonaise would improve my health. o.0

But you were joking right?

[Vraizan]

I always thought it was potassium that helps sore muscles but I coudl be wrong. As far I know protein simply helps the muscles heal (they get small rips when you work out and then heal to become stronger).

I don't really feel like googleing it right now, but Im 99% positive its potassium.

[Emberpaw]

Bacon is fried strips of salt and fat so no it wont help, but i good multivitamin a cold soak and plenty of fluids will.

[Godshot]

you cant do anything but deal with the DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) medical name for it. sorry bro, toughen up

[toshax]

The amount of protein available in bacon is cooked at such a high heat that it denatures and loses its value for muscle recovery.

[Sammonoske]

Bacon is lifes cure to everything.

But on a serious note. Bacon will just undo what you're trying to accomplish in your workouts.

[lazas]

You cant really do something about it. Protein just helps out with getting stronger overtime .Soreness feeling will pass after a good nap =) it works for me.

[Uttrik]

You can also do some light workout targeting the sore muscles (a few push-ups, etc) tomorrow before class. I find it helps to lessen the soreness.

[Deleted]

Bacon is lifes cure to everything.

But on a serious note. Bacon will just undo what you're trying to accomplish in your workouts.

Undo how? Because I am eating it right now.(yum)

[LiiLoSNK]

Semi Off Topic -

The protein in bacon that breaks down into amino acids will help cure a hangover. Just a little knowledge for anyone who drinks.

[Inay]

Muscle soreness will happen after working out and depending from invidual the recovery time will vary. In any case you cant decrease the time you are experiencing DOMS by so much that you could be sore-free next morning.
Recovery drinks and/or proper food will improve the time you recover from the workout but that doesnt mean - no soreness= recovery completed.

Bacon really is not the ideal source of protein anyway. It has too much fat in it and you should avoid eating alot of bacon if you are trying to get lean. Basic recovery drinks usually has 50%/50% ratio of protein and carbs - those macro-nutrients are what you should get after the workout.
Better sources for example are following:
1. protein: quark, cottage cheese, lean meats, egg whites..
2. carbs: fruits, whole-wheat products, vegetables.

[Deleted]

you cant do anything but deal with the DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) medical name for it. sorry bro, toughen up

Pretty much this, hard training or weight training creates micro tears in the muscle which is what causes the soreness and depending on your conditioning and how hard you train wil last anywhere from a few hours of that super tired feeling to days of pain, usually happens if you don't train much / get the right amount / varied types of protein which is used to rebuild the damaged muscle. As you train more you will get less soreness but it's also why progress slows down as the muscles are harder to stress as they are stronger.
Don't work the same muscle group out for 48hours and if after that it's still sore reduce your weights and/or sets as you will he doing more damage than good!
A good protein shake is what I recommend unlike common opinion they are not steroids or anything like that they are a cost effective balanced and convenient way to get most things you need for recovery think of it like an efficient cheap steak!
Warm up properly light stretching before and after to relax the muscles hard stretching will cause more micro tears and more soreness plus weaken muscles before workout! Hyperextending muscles pre work out has shown to increase injury chance and reduce strength and performance too

[Deleted]

Muscle soreness will happen after working out and depending from invidual the recovery time will vary. In any case you cant decrease the time you are experiencing DOMS by so much that you could be sore-free next morning.
Recovery drinks and/or proper food will improve the time you recover from the workout but that doesnt mean - no soreness= recovery completed.

Bacon really is not the ideal source of protein anyway. It has too much fat in it and you should avoid eating alot of bacon if you are trying to get lean. Basic recovery drinks usually has 50%/50% ratio of protein and carbs - those macro-nutrients are what you should get after the workout.
Better sources for example are following:
1. protein: quark, cottage cheese, lean meats, egg whites..
2. carbs: fruits, whole-wheat products, vegetables.

Hmm, thanks, I have been eating lean meats (chicken) and vegetables and fruits and bread today.

[Deleted]

Why does everyone hate bacon?
My God.

[Inay]

Why does everyone hate bacon?
My God.

I dont hate bacon. Its delicious and I absolutely love it. Still I cant deny that it is not viable option to take if you are trying to get lean. Of course occasionally you can eat it but you should forget eating it regularly as its macro-nutrients are not even near good.

[Deleted]

Also if you are trying to lose weight or put on weight easily go for pure protein with no added carbs as they are just extra calories, allow for any extra protein intake on your meals as I see alot of people put on slot of fat by eating too much protein without reducing carbs and fats,
The average is eat 500 calories less than needed a day to lose weight or 500 more than usual to bulk fast (doesnt take into account fat to muscle so to stay the same weight eat te same just reduce fat and carbs and increase protein, then you have maintaining ratios where you get enough to provide recovery not growth and energy

[Judge Malthred]

Is there any way to increase the DOMS? I love the feeling!

[Ivirus]

When you work out you consume the glycogen stores in your muscles. Glycogens are the sugars that are stored in your muscles for immediate energy. Also, working out builds up lactic acid, and there's not much you can do to speed up its dissipation. To lessen future after-workout pains you should carb-load a few hours to a day before an intense workout. This will boost your glycogen stores giving your muscles more energy, thus creating less fatigue. You should also eat a high carb meal of at least 130g of carbs after an intense workout. An example would be a turkey sandwich on whole wheat, a piece of fruit, and 2% chocolate milk.

You shouldn't eat bacon anyway, it's saturated fat and is bad for you, and sulfites which are preservatives. So basically carbohydrates are better for lessening your fatigue after workouts than protein.