Got sore muscles? One prevention tip is to stay in fantastic shape 100 percent of the time, but that's not reality for the masses. Instead, FitSugar offers both commonsense and exotic tips to keep the post-workout hurt at bay.

Did you know pre-workout java can allegedly reduce muscular pain later? Cherry juice is also a recovery powerhouse and works if you drink it before or after the gym. But don't undermine all those calories burned by drinking too much juice. Elite athletes swear by a post-workout ice bath, but who carries a key to an NFL locker room?

No doubt, following the 10 percent rule is one of the top tips to avoid delayed muscle onset soreness later.