First real leg day. I think I'm dying.

samanthanickell

Sitting, going to the bathroom,walking and just sitting still are so painful. My thighs are slathered with Tiger Balm because i don't have a bath tub to soak in. Anyone have any tips on how to beat the soreness so I can do core day tomorrow?

tatilove1988

Welcome to the world of fitness!

It's normal to feel some soreness when you start a new training program or working muscles that you're not used to working before, but if you're in a lot of pain it's possible that you're doing too much too soon.

After your leg day, did you have a good post workout meal with plenty of protein? Protein will aid in the muscle repair process.
Also, I hear that foam rolling is really helpful. Runners use it all the time. It's like giving a nice massage to your legs. Speaking of massage, sometimes I will do just that. I give my legs a nice massage while applying my lotion or oil.

Another thing is, after every workout session, I take a few minutes to stretch or do yoga, and I take some extra time on leg stretches when it's leg day. This is what helps me the most.

Hope this helps you in the future.

AlphaCajun

Up your protein for the time being, drink plenty water, massage the sore muscles, go for a walk.

coalz

Make a smoothie with pineapple core (full of bromlemaine) cinnamon & Ginger. All good for inflammation

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