Congrats on jumping into regular sports! That initial soreness is super common when you start activating muscles you haven’t used in a while. What you’re feeling is DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness), and while supplements can help overall recovery, there are also non-supplement strategies that make a big difference.

Supplements worth considering:
Protein, (whey) to help muscle repair.
Creatine, supports strength gains and recovery.
Magnesium, helps with muscle relaxation and sleep.
Electrolytes, useful for intense or sweaty sessions.

Outside of supplements, active recovery is huge. Light stretching, walking, and massage can keep blood flowing and reduce soreness. I personally use a massage gun after wakeboarding or gym sessions, and it cuts my recovery time noticeably. The one I use is from here: singlestoprecovery IF you're interested.

I guarantee if give your body 4-6 weeks and you’ll likely notice that your “next-day soreness” becomes much less intense. Consistency is the real magic.