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Do I need a day of recovery after a heavy workout?

glocke12
glocke12 Posts: 21
edited January 30 in Fitness and Exercise
I am 245 lbs, 45 years of age and for the most part have led a fairly sedentary lifestyle the past several years...

After a high intensity workout such as a crossfit class, or 30 minutes on the ellipitical followed by a high intensity weight session, should I be spending the next day allowing my body to recover by either not exercising or just walking? At least until I shed more pounds?

I am concerned that at my age and physical condition I may end up stressing something.

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  • links_slayer
    links_slayer Posts: 1,151 Member
    If you are working the same muscle groups during each workout you need to give them time to recover. If you are only working specific groups (i.e. upper body one day, lower body the next, upper, lower, etc.) you should be fine.
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