Chocolate Shakeology Recipe: Chocolate Butterscotch

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Soreness is an indicator that your muscles are going through some changes (hopefully as a part of an exercise plan, not an injury). But it certainly can be uncomfortable. Fight the urge to reach for ibuprofen which can cause stomach bleeding and other GI issues. Instead, you can reduce muscle soreness by up to 20% by taking an ice bath (essentially 60 degrees or colder) for five minutes. Or a light massage 10-minute massage can help by stimulating blood flow and cutting inflammation.