Does Water and Pineapple Juice Reduce Workout Soreness?

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We can spend the time in the gym ripping muscle fiber but its often the recovery that slows down growth. Recovery time is also part of the growth process as microtears in muscles heal creating strength and bulk. People often look for ways to improve and speed up that heeling process. Some opt for supplements thinking they are the best way to go.  Many of these supplements have limited benefits but there is a need to ensure the fundamentals are covered and that doesn't need to come in pill form. Some fitness trainers have argued that water and pineapple juice speed up recovery and allow athletes to get back into the gym faster (track, sport, etc.)

Does Water Improve Muscle Recovery? Dehydration not only limits current performance but also muscle recovery. See the study HERE. Thus not having enough water in your system is not only going to impact you at the gym it is also going to slow down your recovery. That is a great way of saying keep drinking water! (If you are a supplements I would drink a lot more water. I'm not a big fan of supplements but some have their uses. The same can be said for processing protein. Keep your liver in good shape!)

Does Pineapple Juice Improve Muscle Recovery?: Small study but indicates there was no apparent effect. You can read it HERE. A larger study might come up with different findings. What we might be able to say is that pineapple juice may have some benefits of recovery but the extent of whether that is factual and its extent isn't known without additional research. 

The conclusion is that water makes a big impact and pineapple juice seems to have much less of an impact. Its not going to hurt for you to take in some fruit so no harm in if you do it in moderation. It might make your water taste better!

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