Is there anything that can help muscle fatigue?

[anonymous-user]

I know everyone will have this but I hit a sudden drop off.
I tend to start with my strongest exercise but by the end of a not very big workout I can barely lift a thing. Feels a bit like a deadarm.
Are there any supplements or anything at all that can just help? I know its natural for you to get tired but its very sudden and I want to finish my workout strong!

[goldblum]

Is there any pain anywhere before your arm goes numb? ..i.e.your back/neck? When you say 'numb' do you mean pins and needles or do you mean complete loss of feeling?

What you're describing doesn't sound good and could well be an injury.

[anonymous-user]

No pain just highly tired and unable to lift.

[goldblum]

Have you recovered (more or less) by the next day?

[JakeR]

I get a feeling akin to 'running on empty' If I've tried to do a big session and I'm any of:

- havent eaten enough
- tired (e.g. tough day at work)
- dehydrated

simple stuff really, but eat plenty, drink plenty, sleep plenty. Easier said than done tho!

[anonymous-user]

goldblum said:

Have you recovered (more or less) by the next day?

Yeah most of the time unless I have been doing squats the day before.

Can anyone maybe suggest any helpful supplements?
I just have protein and creatine at the moment.

As for eating enough thats fine, might be work. Recently started full time...but I don't feel that sort of tired.

[goldblum]

Supplement some more rest.

[anonymous-user]

goldblum said:

Supplement some more rest.

Easier said than done as stated above!

[goldblum]

PSBuckshot said:

goldblum said:

Supplement some more rest.

Easier said than done as stated above!

Well if it is lack of rest then you should consider not training for a week or two.It will do you no harm.

[Hoofy]

JakeR said:

I get a feeling akin to 'running on empty' If I've tried to do a big session and I'm any of:

- havent eaten enough
- tired (e.g. tough day at work)
- dehydrated

simple stuff really, but eat plenty, drink plenty, sleep plenty. Easier said than done tho!

Exactly this.

[ewenm]

Hoofy said:

JakeR said:

I get a feeling akin to 'running on empty' If I've tried to do a big session and I'm any of:

- havent eaten enough
- tired (e.g. tough day at work)
- dehydrated

simple stuff really, but eat plenty, drink plenty, sleep plenty. Easier said than done tho!

Exactly this.

I'd add "measure your effort" too - if you're blowing your muscles away in the first half of your routine so you can't complete the whole session then consider being a little more measured in your early effort to allow better performance at the end.

[didelydoo]

As above- Eat more, rest more and pace yourself a bit better. In saying this, you're supposed to feel worn out after your session...

[Stoatman]

Rest is number one obviously but if you do need a good all in one supplement look at Hurricane XS (or similar) from myprotein. Great balance of helpful supplements.

[MacGee]

do less but more often. drink plenty of water. target different muscles groups and leave to rest for 48 hours. read more!!!!

[The Stiglet]

rest more.

Consider using the plunge pool/ice baths to flush the lactic acid. Works very well and over time you'll be amazed how long you can sit in them for.

[anonymous-user]

The Stiglet said:

Consider using the plunge pool/ice baths to flush the lactic acid. Works very well and over time you'll be amazed how long you can sit in them for.

Are you mad?
I tried one once and it was like anti gravity, jumped out wayy faster than I got in.

[Hoofy]

PSBuckshot said:

Are you mad?
I tried one once and it was like anti gravity, jumped out wayy faster than I got in.

Depending on where the fatigue is, just stretching and shaking it out can help. When I'm hanging 10ft above the ground, and get a proper pump, it's hard to find an ice bath. Shaking my arms above my head and stretching the forearms helps.

[anonymous-user]

Hoofy said:

Depending on where the fatigue is, just stretching and shaking it out can help. When I'm hanging 10ft above the ground, and get a proper pump, it's hard to find an ice bath. Shaking my arms above my head and stretching the forearms helps.

We've got those silly machines at our gym that 'shake the fat off' but I often use them at the end of a leg workout to shake my muscles silly. Comes in handy sometimes.