{"id":30223,"date":"2023-02-01T01:00:34","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T01:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/?p=30223"},"modified":"2023-11-02T02:42:39","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T02:42:39","slug":"how-to-get-rid-of-muscle-soreness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/how-to-get-rid-of-muscle-soreness\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get Rid Of Muscle Soreness: The Best Ways For Men To Properly Rest And Recover"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class=\"su-dropcap su-dropcap-style-simple font-size: 15px\" style=\"font-size:0.5em\">H<\/span><\/span>ave you ever dealt with muscle soreness after you exercise? Wondering how to get rid of muscle soreness after workouts?<\/p>\n<p>Achy, sore muscles can make you feel like you were hit by a truck.<\/p>\n<p>Muscle soreness a day or two later, also referred to as delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), is common after intense strength training, and even cardio workouts.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, there are ways to decrease these symptoms so that you can attack your next workout fresh and fully recovered.<\/p>\n<p>Intense workouts and muscle soreness tend to go hand in hand.<\/p>\n<p>But if you want to get the full benefit of your workouts, you have to incorporate proper recovery methods.<\/p>\n<p>Not only will your body feel better, but it will get you to your next workout fresher and ready to give your full effort.<\/p>\n<p>DOMS can decrease your performance and even just your day-to-day activities after tough workouts.<\/p>\n<p>But with the recovery tips below, you can learn how to get rid of muscle soreness after workouts, reduce injuries, and build strength!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Here are the proper ways to warm up and get your muscles ready before a workout and cool down and stretch your muscles out afterward.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-responsive\"><iframe src=\" https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WZK-QxXoQe4?modestbranding=1&autohide=1&showinfo=0&controls=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Recovery For Muscle Growth<\/h2>\n<p>When you exercise, you create tiny microtears in your muscle fibers.<\/p>\n<p>Studies show that intramuscular inflammation is a tightly coordinated and dynamic process that <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26526620\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eventually leads to muscle remodeling<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This is how you achieve muscle growth.<\/p>\n<p>And while this inflammation is necessary for muscle hypertrophy, it is also what leads to DOMS.<\/p>\n<p>So the first step to decreasing soreness is to give these torn muscle fibers time to rebuild by allowing your body to rest between your strength training sessions.<\/p>\n<p>This is crucial so that muscle tears can repair and rebuild.<\/p>\n<p>Without proper recovery, your body will be constantly breaking down muscle without properly building it back up again.<\/p>\n<p>Not only can this lead to an increased risk of injury and burnout, but you also won\u2019t be reaching your maximum muscle-building potential.<\/p>\n<p>Dealing with muscle soreness is sometimes tougher than the actual workouts themselves!<\/p>\n<p>But when you know how to get rid of muscle soreness, you will feel better after your workouts and be able to get back to your routine quicker.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"28137\" class=\"elementor elementor-28137\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section 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\u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How To Get Rid Of Muscle Soreness<\/h2>\n<h3>Use Compression Garments<\/h3>\n<p>Compression gear comes in all shapes and sizes, from socks to pants to long-sleeve shirts and sleeves.<\/p>\n<p>These garments squeeze your extremities, which puts pressure on your blood vessels.<\/p>\n<p>This increases blood flow to your muscles to aid in recovery and the removal of waste products, such as lactic acid, after a tough workout.<\/p>\n<p>Research has found that utilizing compression garments for recovery after exercise can help increase power and strength.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, there is evidence that compression gear can also <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26522739\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reduce perceived muscle soreness<\/a> and swelling.<\/p>\n<h3>Cold Immersion Therapy<\/h3>\n<p>Cold water immersion therapy (also called cryotherapy) has been shown to mitigate DOMS.<\/p>\n<p>A 2015 meta-analysis of 27 research articles found that cooling and especially cold water immersions <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25121012\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">improved the symptoms of DOMS<\/a> significantly 24 hours after recovery.<\/p>\n<p>If you've never tried <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/cold-exposure\/?utm_source=blog-post&utm_medium=text-link&utm_term=how-to-get-rid-of-muscle-soreness&utm_content=&utm_campaign=ff30x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cold water immersion<\/a> before, you can start out by standing in a cold shower following a workout.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of your shower, turn down the temperature as cold as you can handle and stay in for as long as possible.<\/p>\n<p>After trying this a few times, you can attempt an ice bath.<\/p>\n<p>To do this, add a couple of bags of ice to a cold bath and submerge yourself in the ice.<\/p>\n<p>Try and stay in for at least 5 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>As you become more accustomed to this method of recovery, you can increase the time spent in the bath.<\/p>\n<h3>Massage Guns<\/h3>\n<p>Percussion, or vibration therapy, is one of the newer trends guys are using to <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26413718\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">help decrease DOMS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Percussion devices, or massage guns, are marketed under a number of different brands, but all of them use the same principles.<\/p>\n<p>When used correctly, percussive massage devices can be used in a variety of ways to improve recovery time dramatically.<\/p>\n<p>As mentioned above, these devices help with post-workout soreness by increasing blood flow to the muscles used in their training.<\/p>\n<p>This helps target sore muscles in a similar way that a massage would.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, massage guns can decrease myofascial adhesions that reduce range of motion and cause even more pain during exercise.<\/p>\n<p>Using a percussive device helps break myofascial and restore range of motion.<\/p>\n<h3>Dynamic Stretches Prior to Workouts<\/h3>\n<p>Guys typically think about what they can do after a workout to decrease soreness.<\/p>\n<p>But actually, what you do before can have just as big of an impact.<\/p>\n<p>Warming up before a workout with dynamic stretching can <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17535144\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">help decrease DOMS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, dynamic stretches help increase power output during a workout when compared to static stretching, which can actually decrease power output.<\/p>\n<p>So not only will dynamic stretches help with muscle recovery, but they will also lead to a more beneficial workout overall.<\/p>\n<p>Dynamic stretches are exercises where you move your muscles while stretching instead of holding them for prolonged periods of time in a set, or static, position.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples of both upper and lower body dynamic stretches to include before and after your next workout:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Inchworm<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Start on your hands and feet with your hips in the air in an inverted V position.<\/li>\n<li>Then walk your feet as far forward as possible while keeping your legs straight.<\/li>\n<li>Then, walk your hands out, extending your body into a plank position.<\/li>\n<li>Then raise your hips up again into an inverted V and repeat 5 times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Leg Swings<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hold on to a wall or chair.<\/li>\n<li>Swing one leg back and forth as if you\u2019re kicking a soccer ball.<\/li>\n<li>Do about 10 swings with each leg.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Back and Chest Rotations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Start down on all fours with your knees below your hips and wrists below your shoulders.<\/li>\n<li>Place your left fingertips behind your left ear.<\/li>\n<li>Rotate your upper body to the left, so that your left elbow points up to the ceiling.<\/li>\n<li>Then twist your torso back to the starting position.<\/li>\n<li>Continue for 8 reps on the left, then switch sides and repeat on the right.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"28136\" class=\"elementor elementor-28136\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a977aa5 updated-sc-banner blog-banner-shortcode elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a977aa5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-02ab966\" data-id=\"02ab966\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-d0a0e6f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d0a0e6f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-c4cc2a2\" data-id=\"c4cc2a2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a91083 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" 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class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-1ef136f elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile\" data-id=\"1ef136f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4586c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a4586c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/old-school-muscle-program?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_term=&#038;utm_content=Chris&#038;utm_campaign=osm\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sc-img1-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30420\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Foam Rolling<\/h3>\n<p>While a warm-up with dynamic stretching can help decrease DOMS, the cooldown does not seem to have as much of an effect on muscle soreness.<\/p>\n<p>However, foam rolling can substantially <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4299735\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">improve muscle soreness<\/a> after exercise.<\/p>\n<p>Foam rolling is a form of self-myofascial release (SMR).<\/p>\n<p>Myofascial release is an osteopathic manipulative technique where a physician or someone trained in this modality applies sustained pressure on restricted areas of connective tissue, also known as fascia, that surrounds your muscles and bones.<\/p>\n<p>They apply pressure to release the restriction in connective tissue so that you have a greater range of motion and less pain.<\/p>\n<p>However, most guys don\u2019t have access to a personal trainer right after a sweat session.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, with a foam roller, you can get a similar benefit by doing this yourself.<\/p>\n<p>With a foam roller, you can target the upper and lower body to improve your range of motion and decrease post-exercise soreness.<\/p>\n<p>You simply use your body weight on a foam roller to exert pressure on the targeted muscles and connective tissue.<\/p>\n<p>You can adjust your body position to isolate specific areas of the body and treat restrictions in the soft tissue.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some great foam rolling exercises for after a workout:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hamstrings<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sit with your right leg on the foam roller, and your left knee bent with your hands on the floor behind you.<\/li>\n<li>Roll up and down from your knee to just under your right butt cheek.<\/li>\n<li>Roll back and forth 8-10 times, then repeat with the left leg.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Quads<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lie facedown on the floor and place the foam roller under your hips.<\/li>\n<li>Roll up and down from hip to knees 8-10 times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Shoulders<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Position your body on the right side, with a foam roller under the right side of your chest.<\/li>\n<li>Extend your right arm out on the floor with your right leg straight on the ground, and your left leg propped in front of your body with your knee bent.<\/li>\n<li>Rotate back slightly, so your right lower shoulder muscle is in contact with the foam roller.<\/li>\n<li>Slowly roll the foam roller a few inches closer to your legs, then a few inches closer to your head 8-10 times.<\/li>\n<li>Switch sides and repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Protein and Carbs After a Workout<\/h3>\n<p>Since protein is the building block for muscle growth, you should try to include food with quality protein in your diet throughout the day and following your strength training workouts.<\/p>\n<p>Research has found that whey protein has the advantage in aiding muscle growth following a workout.<\/p>\n<p>It is digested quickly, peaks in the blood, and can be <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20565767\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">used for muscle protein synthesis<\/a> in the crucial period following a workout where muscle breakdown has occurred.<\/p>\n<p>In an especially intense workout, it is also important to combine protein with carbohydrates to replenish glycogen stores.<\/p>\n<p>Not only this, but since carbs cause a rise in insulin, this will shuttle nutrients into your muscle fibers and further aid in muscle recovery.<\/p>\n<p>After a workout, a <a href=\"https:\/\/store.fitfatherproject.com\/collections\/weight-loss\/products\/fit-father-superfuel-protein-powder?variant=31702823895063?utm_source=blog-post&utm_medium=text-link&utm_term=how-to-get-rid-of-muscle-soreness&utm_content=&utm_campaign=ff30x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">whey protein shake<\/a> with additional carbs is a great option.<\/p>\n<p>Studies have even found that <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21904247\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fat-free chocolate milk<\/a> is a great post-workout go-to due to its ratio of protein and carbohydrates!<\/p>\n<p>Other quick snacks after a workout include peanut butter, apples, yogurt, and granola.<\/p>\n<h3>Stay Hydrated<\/h3>\n<p>It's easy to remember to drink fluids during a tough workout.<\/p>\n<p>But if you really want to help get rid of that muscle burn hours later, you have to remember to stay hydrated throughout the day as well.<\/p>\n<p>As already discussed, strength training builds up muscles by first breaking them down and then rebuilding them through protein synthesis.<\/p>\n<p>Building up muscle fibers requires you to be well-hydrated.<\/p>\n<p>Dehydration can slow protein synthesis, delay recovery, and increase muscle soreness.<\/p>\n<p>There is no set value of water you should drink every day since this will vary based on your level of activity.<\/p>\n<p>The easiest way to monitor your hydration status is by the color of your urine \u2014 it should be pale or clear-colored.<\/p>\n<h3>Sleep<\/h3>\n<p>While laying in bed may seem counterproductive to fitness, this is the ultimate recovery tool to decrease soreness after workouts.<\/p>\n<p>While you sleep, your body is able to recover and repair itself after an intense workout.<\/p>\n<p>Sleep enhances muscle recovery through protein synthesis and human growth hormone release.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, getting enough sleep decreases cortisol surges which can increase muscle breakdown.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial to get 7-9 hours of sleep each night to allow for the best recovery.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"28124\" class=\"elementor elementor-28124\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4ca45f5 updated-sc-banner blog-banner-shortcode elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4ca45f5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c3c5332\" data-id=\"c3c5332\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section 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Dietetics, <span>NASM-PES&nbsp;Certified Trainer<\/span> <br><span>Writer,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fit Father Project<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n   <h3><\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n      <div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Holly is board-certified in nephrology and internal medicine, has a bachelor\u2019s degree in dietetics, and is a certified personal trainer with NASM-PES certification.<\/p>\n<p>Holly is a keen runner, triathlete, and fitness and nutrition enthusiast. She has completed four full ironmans, twelve marathons, countless half ironmans, Olympic distance triathlons, half marathons, and numerous other road races.<\/p>\n<p>Holly joined the Fit Father Project in May 2019 as a regular writer, contributing articles on health, wellness, exercise, and nutrition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"newff30xsalesbox\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"40016\" class=\"elementor elementor-40016\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-de25df1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"de25df1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ff7fbd7\" data-id=\"ff7fbd7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0bd5b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d0bd5b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Join our <u>6-Week Doctor Designed Health Program<\/u>. You'll Gain Foundational Health for the <em>Rest of Life.<\/em><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7011bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d7011bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>The FOUNDATIONS Program is created by Dr. Anthony Balduzzi for <u>Men 40+<\/u> who want Lifelong Health.<\/b><\/p><p>In just 6-Weeks following FOUNDATIONS, you'll experience:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1324fe4 elementor-widget-mobile__width-auto elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"1324fe4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Rapid decrease in body fat<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Dramatically improved energy levels<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Greater mental sharpness & clarity<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Muscle gains & better cardiovascular fitness<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Decreased inflammation & pain<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Renewed motivation & greater focus on health.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b4e51a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9b4e51a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/foundations\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bna-devices-1024x515.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-40017\" alt=\"Sb Devices\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bna-devices-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bna-devices-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bna-devices-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bna-devices-600x302.png 600w, https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bna-devices-752x378.png 752w, https:\/\/www.fitfatherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bna-devices.png 1260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e19fd72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e19fd72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>FOUNDATIONS has <u>transformed 60,000 lives<\/u>! 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