• Dealing With Aches After Exercising
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A little background info. I'm 5'10" and 130lb. I'm weak as fuck and pretty much always have been, I've been wanting to start doing some light exercise. I'm not looking to build tons of bulk muscle or anything, just do a short workout every morning. So anyway, I found a couple of weights I've had since I was about 10, they're 1.5 kg (again, weak as fuck. Can't stress that enough.) I did some warm ups, and managed 25 chest presses and 25 lateral raises with my baby weights. I did them slowly with correct breathing. I attempted some push ups [I]and managed 1[/I], which was a humbling experience. Later on I went for a 35 minutes walk which I do now and then, I walk pretty quick though. So I wake up today after my micro workout and my shoulders, upper arms and edges of my chest ache quite a fair bit. Definitely enough to stop me exercising, they'll probably feel the same another couple of days. So either: - I fucked up and did things incorrectly. I tried hard to make sure this didn't happen. - I did too much for my meagre body to handle. Should I do a bit less next time? Or do the same, wait for the aches to die down again and hope that the aches become less of a problem? (Which doesn't seem a great idea.) I don't claim to know what the hell I'm doing.
That means it's working. Power through it like a man and keep exercising.
Yeah I've done that before, I feel like I'm just damaging my body and have to stop even longer.
[QUOTE=Ridz0r;31828975]That means it's working. Power through it like a man and keep exercising.[/QUOTE] Umm no, not really. DOMS/Muscle soreness does not determine the success of the workout. [editline]19th August 2011[/editline] Just have some rest OP and you'll be fine Make sure to get plenty of protein in too.
when you start working out, you get sore muscles deal with it
whats this "light" workout pussy shit? get a real routine
That's like 5 pound dumbbells. What the fuck bro, you can definitely lift more. My 6 year old sister can curl 5s
Yeah this is all really helpful and all, but I was actually asking if I should keep exercising through muscle soreness or wait for it to stop and not a single person has told me yet.
Are you blind? [QUOTE=NotMeh;31829123] Just have some rest OP and you'll be fine Make sure to get plenty of protein in too.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=NotMeh;31839500]Are you blind?[/QUOTE] That's one answer, other people are telling me to stop being a pussy and [I]do more.[/I]
...Jesus. By [I]do more[/I] they mean do more WEIGHT next time. Disregard 1st poster.
Weights were fine and you can't fuck yourself using that kind of load. Def "baby DOMS" as I'd like to call 'em. Gonna happen a few more times with less intensity until (probably) fully gone.
Cheers.
Hot cold contrast showers. You can do this post-work out. Just have the hot water on for about 2 minutes or so, then cold water for 30 seconds. Do this for about 3-4 times during your shower session.
seriously ...
I stretch in the shower every morning but thats just me.
stretching post work out can be good to prevent soreness. Also, potassium rich foods like bananas or strawberries
No, don't stretch post workout when you've lifted heavy. Stretching creates even more micro injuries in the muscles, leading to worse! regeneration and more DOMS.
[QUOTE=MintyMginty;31828947]babies[/QUOTE] mean's that your workout is working imo best feeling ever
It's just because your muscles aren't used to being moved and strained in that way. I had the same problem after my first session, I was barely able to walk for three or four days. Once it passes, and your body starts to get used to the idea of working out, you won't notice as much soreness any more. If you're doing right, you [i]will[/i] be sore, but this case of, "Oh my god, I can't even move," is just a result of waking up some muscles that have been sleeping for a bit too long. The best way to mitigate muscle soreness (as far as I know) is some light cardio and stretching before and after your workout. Nothing drastic, just enough to get your blood pumping a little, and then to work out some of the lactic acid buildup and relax your muscles. I generally do ten minutes on the bike and some slow, easy stretches for both my warm-up and cool down. Steam rooms and hot tubs are also very good, I've heard. My advice is honestly to pump up your workout a bit, though. You're not likely to see any overall difference in your health on your current routine. There are some good resources available in this subforum (I think a sticky, even) that can point you in the right direction.
[QUOTE=Big Dumb American;32209906]It's just because your muscles aren't used to being moved and strained in that way. I had the same problem after my first session, I was barely able to walk for three or four days. Once it passes, and your body starts to get used to the idea of working out, you won't notice as much soreness any more. If you're doing right, you [i]will[/i] be sore, but this case of, "Oh my god, I can't even move," is just a result of waking up some muscles that have been sleeping for a bit too long. The best way to mitigate muscle soreness (as far as I know) is some light cardio and stretching before and after your workout. Nothing drastic, just enough to get your blood pumping a little, and then to work out some of the lactic acid buildup and relax your muscles. I generally do ten minutes on the bike and some slow, easy stretches for both my warm-up and cool down. Steam rooms and hot tubs are also very good, I've heard. My advice is honestly to pump up your workout a bit, though. You're not likely to see any overall difference in your health on your current routine. There are some good resources available in this subforum (I think a sticky, even) that can point you in the right direction.[/QUOTE] I'm pretty sure the part about the hot tubs is true, I use one after every workout, and I only seem to get aches for a few hours the next day.
I would advise that you should keep going but straight after the workout have a really cold shower! Works for me...
Eat something protein rich post workout. If this is a morning workout I'd recommend a double decker eggo waffles peanut butter sandwich. No particular reason this is any better than other protein rich foods. It is just delicious. I've found that having my protein shake after a workout or at least eating something with protein greatly lowers my muscle soreness the next day.
My arm started getting Aches a week ago so I rested it for a few days and it got better. Making sure you don't hurt yourself is important when exercising.
[QUOTE=MintyMginty;31839415]Yeah this is all really helpful and all, but I was actually asking if I should keep exercising through muscle soreness or wait for it to stop and not a single person has told me yet.[/QUOTE] If you're sore don't train. Train don't strain bro.
smoke weed
WHY DO YOU KEEP BUMPING THIS THREAD MUSCLES SORE? BE A MAN AND DEAL WITH IT RAAAUUGHRGHFGFfghnsdlk
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