Stiff and sore the day after a workout?

Question

has anyone got any tips for me to prevent being stiff?I run every other day,stretch before and after.but i recently started doing weights (upper boady)and lower boady work(lunges,squats)and have found that i can be stiff and sore for nearly 3 to 4 days after my workout even after stretching

Answer 1

theres no preventing it. it will go away eventually if u continue to work out

Answer 2

only rest will help but being sore is a good thing it means you are gaining muscle

Answer 3

cold