power walking and sore muscles

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Sarah_HA81
Sarah_HA81 Posts: 27
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I walk 3-6 miles a day. I just started back after having to stop for a few months (had abdominal surgery, I'm cleared to walk this much). My legs are not used to it and are sore. No joint pain, just feels tight, hard to sit, but no actual pain when i'm walking. Should I continue my daily walks? My gut says yes. Just throw in some extra stretching... Thoughts?

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  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
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    Yes. The walking will actually be good for the sore muscles.

    Perhaps dial back the speed/intensity a bit for the first half mile or so until you loosen up.
  • Sarah_HA81
    Sarah_HA81 Posts: 27
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    Thanks. that was my thought too. :)
  • JTick
    JTick Posts: 2,131 Member
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    I would keep walking. You might want to invest in a foam roller to help relieve some of the soreness.
  • Sarah_HA81
    Sarah_HA81 Posts: 27
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    a foam roller is on my x-mas list as well as a heart rate monitor and adjustable weights.
  • csuhar
    csuhar Posts: 779 Member
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    It sounds like it's just some "I'm being used more than I'm accustomed to" muscle soreness. As long as the pain isn't coming from your surgery site, I'd think you're good to press on.

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