Soreness
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Okay so I'm not doing full blown box crossfit. I'm doing a modified version without the bars and boxes during lunch hour at work but I'm still SO sore. For example Friday we did a set with 100 push ups and 10 V-ups and I'm still feeling it today. Only to be made worse by thruster-squat sets with a 25 pound weight for 20 minutes.
I gotta know how much to push and when to just take a day (or 4) off.
Suggestions?
I gotta know how much to push and when to just take a day (or 4) off.
Suggestions?
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If you're new to this type of exercise (not sure if you are) you'll find yourself sore frequently but the severity and frequency should reduce after doing it for a while consistently. Don’t get me wrong I still get pretty damn sore sometimes but rarely “I think I’ll actually have to crawl down those stairs” sore. First and most importantly I'd make sure you are building plenty of rest days into your program (If you're brand new maybe 2 on 1 off). If what you are feeling is just soreness and not pain, even if pretty uncomfortable, I would push through my work out if it was scheduled, I often find that the workout actually helps.0
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How long have you been doing it?
Well I'm new after taking 18 months off. An hour later I'm hurting so bad I have to push my body against the bathroom door to open it... I find that so laughable. But nevertheless I'll be foam rolling for a long time tonight.0 -
Ugh sounds rough! Though I already wrote it on another post I swear by voodoo floss to help reduce soreness. Hope yours reduces fast!0
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soreness will reduce after your used to it - but 100 push ups ??? I'd be sore too and I'm in my 3rd year.0
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I use to say CrossFit is a constant state of soreness, now I say CrossFit is a journey of soreness from one muscle/ joint to the next! Rest days with plenty of sleep and lots of protein is what I am focusing on now. I went back to only 3 days a week, Tue, Thur and Sat and follow ETP diet. I am killing my workouts now!0
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Okay so I'm not doing full blown box crossfit. I'm doing a modified version without the bars and boxes during lunch hour at work but I'm still SO sore. For example Friday we did a set with 100 push ups and 10 V-ups and I'm still feeling it today. Only to be made worse by thruster-squat sets with a 25 pound weight for 20 minutes.
I gotta know how much to push and when to just take a day (or 4) off.
Suggestions?
In addition to what Kelly said I would just make sure that you're always using correct form. Eventually the soreness will lessen.0 -
Creatine also helps muscular recovery. One of the most proven supplements on the market.0
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SWEET MOTHER OF PEARL. Day 2.
I'm waddling around like a duck.
What is Voodoo floss?KellyAnn1286 wrote: »Ugh sounds rough! Though I already wrote it on another post I swear by voodoo floss to help reduce soreness. Hope yours reduces fast!
ps. I meant 100 V-ups.. not 10....
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SWEET MOTHER OF PEARL. Day 2.
I'm waddling around like a duck.
What is Voodoo floss?KellyAnn1286 wrote: »Ugh sounds rough! Though I already wrote it on another post I swear by voodoo floss to help reduce soreness. Hope yours reduces fast!
ps. I meant 100 V-ups.. not 10....
It's a latex type of wrap, you wrap it around joints and muscles really tight and exercise them for a very short period. I was told it helps break up scare tissue, but whatever it does it appears to work. I used it on my shoulders and tennis elbows so far.
http://www.amazon.com/Serious-Steel-Mobility-Recovery-Compression/dp/B00LI8S76W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431467040&sr=8-1&keywords=voodoo+floss0 -
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It's a latex type of wrap, you wrap it around joints and muscles really tight and exercise them for a very short period. I was told it helps break up scare tissue, but whatever it does it appears to work. I used it on my shoulders and tennis elbows so far.
http://www.amazon.com/Serious-Steel-Mobility-Recovery-Compression/dp/B00LI8S76W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431467040&sr=8-1&keywords=voodoo+floss[/quote]
interesting this voodoo floss.
Aviation21 can I ask why you particularly use it on your shoulders? I ask because I have acute shoulder bursitis and always on the look out ways to increase mobility.0 -
Aviation21 gave a really good description. You wrap what you need tightly (elbow, arm, hamstring, knee etc. it's not used for abs if that's what's sore from v-ups) for like two minutes and go through some mobility exercises and unwrap it. It's easier if someone wraps you first for the first few times until you get the hang of it. There are plenty of tutorials on how to use it online and the bands are cheap. It really does work and you should feel some relief almost right after.0
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What about like a tight thigh muscle or hamstring? Does that work too? Or just joints.0
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Yup, it works for a tight thigh/hamstring.0
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How long have you been doing it?
Well I'm new after taking 18 months off. An hour later I'm hurting so bad I have to push my body against the bathroom door to open it... I find that so laughable. But nevertheless I'll be foam rolling for a long time tonight.
You answered your own question. If you take 18 months off and jump right back into workouts of that intensity, it's gonna leave you sore.
Work your mobility, foam roll like crazy, and just go for a walk or light run tonight to get your blood moving. Then foam roll again and see how you feel tomorrow. Your body will adjust in a few weeks.
If I take that long off I usually take a few weeks to ramp back up...but in my 40s. You younger whippersnappers can go a bit harder.0 -
interesting this voodoo floss.Mummyadams wrote: »
Aviation21 can I ask why you particularly use it on your shoulders? I ask because I have acute shoulder bursitis and always on the look out ways to increase mobility.[/quote]
about 2 months ago I went through a 6 week period of extremely sore shoulders from the constant mobility exercises I do (which I still do) and ice just wasn't helping. Then one of the coaches wrapped one of my shoulders with the voodoo floss and I did some exercises, he even stepped on my shoulder on a few of them... took it off and was... wow it feels a lot better. I do not know the medical term for the soreness in my shoulders, I can tell you it was in the joints. I have to ask someone to wrap my shoulders, going to check and see if there is a video on how to wrap my shoulders by myself
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bostonwolf wrote: »How long have you been doing it?
Well I'm new after taking 18 months off. An hour later I'm hurting so bad I have to push my body against the bathroom door to open it... I find that so laughable. But nevertheless I'll be foam rolling for a long time tonight.
You answered your own question. If you take 18 months off and jump right back into workouts of that intensity, it's gonna leave you sore.
Work your mobility, foam roll like crazy, and just go for a walk or light run tonight to get your blood moving. Then foam roll again and see how you feel tomorrow. Your body will adjust in a few weeks.
If I take that long off I usually take a few weeks to ramp back up...but in my 40s. You younger whippersnappers can go a bit harder.
Well I wasn't completely unfit, I'd just been doing other exercises. Still some squats and arm work, just not as intense. There's a foam roller in the gym at the hotel I'm at so I'll hit the treadmill tonight and roll around for a while so that I'll be back on par for class tomorrow.
Also, Aviation21- I bought the wrap you suggested. I figure it's worth trying out. Still a little weary of "voodoo" magic on my body though
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