Working out when sore

robinrsimmons428
robinrsimmons428 Posts: 42 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I started back up on Tuesday doing my weight training and I am extremely sore. I also started the C25K on Monday and yesterday would have been my 2nd day. I had to take yesterday off because I was so sore. I am still pretty sore but I want to get back to the C25K. What would you suggest? Do you think if I just do a nice warm up I should be ok?

TIA!!

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  • koing
    koing Posts: 179 Member
    The best thing to do is to warm up and do your training as per usual. I guarantee you will instantly feel better after you warm up and start to train. Maybe drop the intensity a bit but the best thing is to actually train lighter or slower.

    Unless the pain is VERY VERY sharp and not just *soreness* you are okay.

    Koing
  • hmuh
    hmuh Posts: 379 Member
    Well said, Koing! Try a ten minute warm up, stretch, then hit your workout. It's getting started thats the hardest part. Best wishes!
  • froeschli
    froeschli Posts: 1,292 Member
    you pretty much have to decide whether you are sore, or in pain.
    for me, a run actually helps with the soreness from lifting. but, during the first 2 weeks of lifting, i found it easier to run right after the weight training, and then take the next day off and feel sorry for myself. - now i run after lifting, and the next day :happy:
    maybe consider putting off the c25k for 2 weeks, (just go for 30 minute walks instead) until you don't feel all that sore anymore...
  • robinrsimmons428
    robinrsimmons428 Posts: 42 Member
    Thank you for all the advice. I do notice when sitting all day at work and then getting up is the hardest. I am sure my coworkers are wondering why I am making so much noise when standing and sitting! ha

    I am going to give my run a try but if it is to much I will stick with the walk.

    Thanks again!

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