Pulled quads

[TFOGGER]

I'm a big fan of an enzyme supplement called Wobenzym-N. Performs minor miracles for muscle soreness due to unusual activity. I take it immediately after exercise (like my 22 mile bike ride the other day, which I was certain was going to leave me crippled), and again the next morning.

http://wobenzym-usa.com/

[buckeye4rnr]

Lots of protein and water to help rebuild them, wear compression shorts(any will do but check out 110% play harder if you want compression + the ability to ice), stretch, walk, and find a bike you can casually ride just to keep some blood flow going to help rebuild and cycle out some of the lactic acid.

[rondog]

This is also a great method to see if you're going to have to find out the hard way that you needed to take a huge dump after you've been physically active for at least 15 minutes.

Damn it! Coffee through the nose hurts!

[roberth]

Drink plenty of water, stretch, and walk, ride a bicycle if you have one.

[Monky]

Drink LOTS of water, stretch and work the soreness out by walking.

Very important if you have been rather sedentary.

[TriggerHappy]

Thanks guys. I appreciate all the pointers.

[patrick0685]

The Stick these things are awesome, one of my buddies from back home sells them and he is a long distance runner, long distance coach, and biker so he has some experiences in sore muscles

[Chad4000]

I would say just keep moving... keep that system working with some water etc...

[rutz777]

Lots of water, avoid diuretics (caffeine and such). Honestly I would try some yoga. A lot of older men dismiss it because it's "for girls", but it keeps everything aligned, including your back, and increases athletic performance.

[sabot_round]

This is the insight of an old fart (19+ years in) that does Army PT every day. You really need to stretch first and perform some calistenics to get the muscles and joints ready for that kind of activity. If you don't, well you've just experienced what could happen. There is a reason why we have manuals in the service to help us keep in shape and to guide us in how to do it properly.

Stretch and condition the muscles that you are going to use for the activity. If you don't, you will always be sore.

Any type of exersise can also make you sore, but it will help you build and develope your muscles too. Just don't over do it!!

sr