Ouch ! What should I do

cupcakes8kr

Hello all,
I'm on my second week of exercise, alternating between upper & lower body workouts. I upped my weight a bit on Tuesday and am a bit sore today ( especially when I sit down & stand up- hamstrings) My question do I skip the next lower body workout or do it as best as I can, which won't be all that great.
Thanks
Sophie

TavistockToad

See how you feel tomorrow, go for a walk and stretch today along with your upper body workout.

sammyliftsandeats

Take a walk, stretch, and do a lower intensity workout. You have delayed onset muscle soreness from new exercise. It's completely normal.

If you stretch and do a lower intensity workout, it will help your body better than just staying stationary.

cupcakes8kr

Thank you both for a response.

CrabbyCancerMama

get a foam Roller, helps tight legs a ton

cupcakes8kr

Stacy - ? foam roller? like a noodle for the pool?

LeoT0917

All of the above advice is great. Foam rolling is also an awesome tool that will help with soreness over time. Here's a great article that can help you get started.

http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/5-ways-to-use-a-foam-roller-to-prevent-injury/

quiksylver296

I just work through DOMS. Exercising actually helps make it go away. I don't modify my workouts.

psuLemon

quiksylver296 wrote: »

I just work through DOMS. Exercising actually helps make it go away. I don't modify my workouts.

I would agree if it's general soreness. DOMS is very common, even in experience lifters and exercising will improve that.