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If you\u2019re reaching for that ibuprofen bottle after a hard leg day, maybe think again. In an August 4 Arnold\u2019s Pump Club newsletter, Arnold Schwarzenegger<\/a> revealed the recovery mistake that could be costing you substantial gains.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n As a seven-time Mr. Olympia<\/a> champion, hard training came with the territory. To defeat Men\u2019s Open stars like Lou Ferrigno<\/a> and Frank Zane<\/a>, Schwarzenegger paid attention to all facets of the sport, from what he ate to how he recovered.\u00a0<\/p>\n In the newsletter, Schwarzenegger pointed out that mild inflammation after a workout is perfectly normal. It\u2019s how the body signals the muscle cells to grow and repair. However, taking ibuprofen or an anti-inflammatory might dull that process:\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWhy Your Workout Recovery Might Feel Slow \u2013\u00a0 Your day-after soreness from a hard workout or a new training plan feels like something to fight. But it usually isn\u2019t, unless you have an injury and you can\u2019t tolerate the pain.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe mild inflammation after a hard workout is part of the signal that tells your muscles to repair and come back stronger. So when you reach for ibuprofen or another NSAID to numb routine soreness, you may be quieting the very process you trained to trigger.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n According to Schwarzenegger, you don\u2019t need a pill to recover from hard training. Instead, focus on better sleep, eating enough protein, and remaining active on rest days when your muscles are sore.\u00a0<\/p>\nArnold Schwarzenegger Warns Against Relying on Anti-Inflammatories for Post-Workout Soreness\u00a0<\/h2>\n
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