Sore calves.. Need help

kristentucker05

Hi! I recently joined the gym again and I have been running and doing the stair master 5x a week, along with lifting. But my calf is very sore. What do u guys do for it ? Luckily tomorrow is my rest day

foreverslim1111

You are doing too much too soon. Here is what has worked for me in the past, when I have done the same thing. Take a few days (how ever many it takes for them to stop hurting), then start up again but start with less time. Also, maybe alternate strength training one day with cardio the next. Your muscles really do need time to recover. Good luck and I hope this helps.

JustMissTracy

I get calf/thigh/butt pain every now and then, right in the muscle....sometimes it's just bound to happen...I don't suggest stopping altogether tho...when it happens to me, I use what's called "active rest"....maybe avoid the stairmaster one or two days, but on those days, do something else, that still moves your calves...you want them to get used to working, right? In the mean time, you could also invest in a foam roller...hot baths, advil will help if it's really bad....Good luck, don't despair, this is normal xo

Nicole3043

Foam roller for sure. If you combine this with a few different types of foods that aid on muscle recovery, you should be in good shape.
http://www.sportsnutritionminute.com/foam-roller-benefits-after-your-workout-or-run/
http://www.muscleandfitness.com/nutrition/meal-plans/6-perfect-post-workout-meals

Yi5hedr3

Take magnesium citrate 2 times daily, along with potassium. You be good!

minniestar55

Stretching & foam roller will help.

kristentucker05

Thanks everyone! I took a rest day, and I am feeling better.
I noticed they started aching again on my inclined run. So I switched to an elipictal , and I was much better.
Thanks for all the support everyone

Stoshew71

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc3haRNn-5I

mbaker566

i would go with doing too much too soon
slow down and maybe do the cardio machines every other day.
foam rollers are nice to work out cramps. you can also use a ball to help
don't forget to stretch

BrianSharpe

minniestar55 wrote: »

Stretching & foam roller will help.

^^^ This and RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) and then dial it back a bit to let your body adapt.