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Post workout pain

thenewkayla
thenewkayla Posts: 314 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Im new to this. Ive been running two week and walking once week then i add a day wherw i do squats pushups and crunches.. my legs are killing me today so i took rest day. My question is will i always have post workout pain and is there anything i can do to reduce it?

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  • JoshuaMcAllister
    JoshuaMcAllister Posts: 500 Member
    edited April 2016
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  • JoshuaMcAllister
    JoshuaMcAllister Posts: 500 Member
    JoshuaMcAllister wrote: »
    Stretching off after each exercise session is key. If possible use a foam roller after each running session, if you don't have access to one a tennis ball can be a great aide.

    Its not for everyone but after doing long runs, I used to shower off my legs for 5 minutes in cold water. Its difficult but I swore by it.

    Don't let the pain stop you, over time it will get easier but the pain never really goes.

    Edit: I should also add, look into a structured running program. C25k or C210K are great for beginners, with scheduled rest days it should also ease your current muscle pain.
  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    thenewkayla wrote: »
    My question is will i always have post workout pain and is there anything i can do to reduce it?

    Avoid doing too much too soon. Also avoid going too long between workouts. You might consider doing squats every 3-4 days. You might also consider following a proper strength program (NROL, Fitness Blender, etc), instead of doing random exercises. :+1:
  • thenewkayla
    thenewkayla Posts: 314 Member
    Thanks
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