General Fatigue & Muscle Fatigue

melissaargh
melissaargh Posts: 3 Member
edited November 15 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi everyone!

I've recently joined crossfit just before Christmas last year and I've found that after workouts (the next day) I get extremely sore and my muscles feel so heavy! The 2nd day is even worse but the 3rd day I wake up back to normal!

I've been exercising and active all my life so this isn't new to me, but I have found that once my muscles are so sore, I get frustrated and in a bad mood because everything I do I'm in pain! (Like walking and sitting when it was leg day).
I usually wake up so unmotivated by day 2 of the post workout that I become so unproductive and sometimes I'm just in bed all day because I don't want to move

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  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    I'd suggest pacing yourself at Crossfit. There's not point of putting your body through such extremes.
  • lilac_bunny
    lilac_bunny Posts: 137 Member
    I'm sure someone will say something more scientific than me but I find gentle exercise helps ease soreness quicker.
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    Was there a question in there?
  • melissaargh
    melissaargh Posts: 3 Member
    Ah it cut me off sorry! My question after this was is there anything I can do to recover quicker? Any foods I should be eating or anything else?
    My body isn't getting use to the exercise because I don't go regularly enough lol working on that this year!
  • brdoyle8
    brdoyle8 Posts: 38 Member
    I used to do crossfit all the time, and I got the same results. All I can say is consistent stretching, plenty of water, try a foam roller, and ibuprofen.

    Also, just my two cents, I don't buy into crossfit. Other exercises can get you the same results without the fatigue.
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    melissaargh wrote: »
    Ah it cut me off sorry! My question after this was is there anything I can do to recover quicker? Any foods I should be eating or anything else?
    My body isn't getting use to the exercise because I don't go regularly enough lol working on that this year!

    You can scale the WOD's a little more. Get a good foam roll, stretch & cool down afterwards, make sure you are eating sufficient protein and calories. Drink lots of water, keep active the next day even if you are sore. You should start getting used to it. Could also check your iron levels.
  • jennjune2014
    jennjune2014 Posts: 23 Member
    My two cents....

    All good advice above. Try a bath with epsom salts. Also drink a recovery protien shake after your workout.
  • jennybearlv
    jennybearlv Posts: 1,519 Member
    In my experience soreness is caused by inconsistency and not easing into something new. I avoid soreness by doing the same activities at least twice a week. Anything less and I end up sore. If I haven't done something in a week I have to dial it back next time or pay the price. When I pretend I'm hardcore and get myself sore light activity seems to help, like getting up and walking around, doing housework, or gentle yoga videos. Sitting and sleeping always seem to bring on the pain.
  • melissaargh
    melissaargh Posts: 3 Member
    Okay thanks everyone! This is helpful. I might try some yoga a few times a week, more protein and water and try some Epsom salt baths! Fingers crossed!

    And I know crossfit has a terrible stereotype but I actually really enjoy it! I don't do it for results I do it just because it's fun
  • Dreamcrusher16
    Dreamcrusher16 Posts: 1,263 Member
    First rule of crossfit, always talk about crossfit. Lol as far as exercise, do whatever you find fun and that you will continue to do. As for recovery everyone has listed some good things. I also add in some glutemine to help speed recovery. But honestly getting up and doing something on your off days will really help in the long run and doing workouts consistently reduces that soreness factor.
  • beerfoamy
    beerfoamy Posts: 1,520 Member
    My mates and I call that the 2-day DOMS and yes, they are evil. Doesn't seem fair that muscle pain gets worse on the second day rather than the day after the exercise.

    I reduce any pain by making sure I stretch really well right after the exercise, maybe have hot water bottle on 'problem areas' (the lower back is an issue with me due to other problems) and keep moving as much as possible the next day, not high intensity at all, just standing and stretching even. Then the second day isn't as bad.

    Keep it up and it will get quicker to recover!
  • ozgurvh
    ozgurvh Posts: 182 Member
    Different type exercises might work on different muscles. Cross fit type exercises are combination of cardio and strength. Pain is normal if you are new on that kind of things. But our body good to adapt new things if you do it regularly.

    There is a positive correlation between lack of oxygen consumption and pain in muscles. Lactic acids accumulation is causing a pain if there is no enough oxygen. If you do same exercise your body adapt your exercise style, there is no problem here.

    Pineapples are good for muscles by the way :)
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