Bad shaking and pain for days
cptnlou
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I have been going to the gym around 4 days a week for 3 months now, eating high protein diet with lots of veggies and complex carb before workout.
Recently I have started to shake a lot about 15 mins in, especially my arms and legs, and my legs have been painful for 4 days after weightlifting.
Is there anything I can do to help this?
Recently I have started to shake a lot about 15 mins in, especially my arms and legs, and my legs have been painful for 4 days after weightlifting.
Is there anything I can do to help this?
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Muscles need recovery time. If they are that sore they still need time to recover. Especially if you are new to lifting 4 days a week can be over doing it.4
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Rest your legs 4 days after weightlifting.
What kind of lifting program are you doing, homebrew or published program?0 -
My recommendation is see a doctor. Please don't take any advice from the people on this website. They may have good intentions but without knowing what your condition they can't give intelligent advice.
When you say shaking shaking can mean anything it's not a specific term that's why I suggest seeing a doctor9 -
STEVE142142 wrote: »My recommendation is see a doctor. Please don't take any advice from the people on this website. They may have good intentions but without knowing what your condition they can't give intelligent advice.
you seem to be making a positive campaign out of going around looking for 'seeking input' threads to try and shut down. i'd ask what your specific issue is, except i'm fairly sure i won't really care that much about the reply.
i guess what strikes me and makes you seem a little peculiar is, you don't even appear to read the content before auto-posting. what could possibly be life-threatening or objectionable about what people have said on this one so far?
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I would ask what your calorie intake is. If you are bonking and taking a long time to recover you could be undereating.
And of course it could be a medical issue but there's no harm in troubleshooting some potential causes.2 -
I have been going to the gym around 4 days a week for 3 months now, eating high protein diet with lots of veggies and complex carb before workout.
Recently I have started to shake a lot about 15 mins in, especially my arms and legs, and my legs have been painful for 4 days after weightlifting.
Is there anything I can do to help this?
what has changed recently or has this always been an issue since you started 3 months ago?0 -
It has only been getting worse the past few weeks, I have been doing slightly less cardio and more weights though0
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How many calories are you eating?1
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nutmegoreo wrote: »How many calories are you eating?
This ^ is the key question.0 -
Resting is really good advice as well as making sure you are eating enough.
I'd try a recovery drink with electrolytes in it. This could be as simple as a packet of gastrolyte in your water.
Look up the RICE method of recovery.0 -
i don't think shaking and pain for 4 days is normal if you have already been weight lifting for 3 months. Unless maybe you are trying to use weights that are way too heavy. but by 3 months you should be more conditioned and not be in pain for so long. I'd be concerned about the shaking part that it might be something neurological.1
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Whenever I hear this the first thing I ask is "HOW MANY CALORIES ARE YOU EATING A DAY?"I have been going to the gym around 4 days a week for 3 months now, eating high protein diet with lots of veggies and complex carb before workout.
Recently I have started to shake a lot about 15 mins in, especially my arms and legs, and my legs have been painful for 4 days after weightlifting.
Is there anything I can do to help this?
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when i was lifting for the first year i used to love taking 'rest weeks' every three or four months, just to give my recovery process a chance to catch up. it could be hard to talk myself into them, but i don't think i ever regretted any of the ones that i took.
so that's something to consider, especially since it's probably the first thing a doctor would tell you as well. but yeah. i agree with everyone who feels shaking isn't 'normal' for someone who is in generally good health, is eating enough to support their training and who is training appropriately for their current state of conditioning.
i'm sorry if this is intrusive, but your avatar makes me think you might be pushing too hard to sustain what you're doing. it's not for me to say what anyone else 'should' look like or what body type to pursue, but if that is you then you really don't look to me like someone who's got a lot of leeway to support a heavy exercise routine WHILE restricting her calories too rigourously.1 -
Post leg day workout pain is actually normal. It's called DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). And they tend to last anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks depending on how hard you pushed and how long you've been working out next As far as the shaking goes, not sure. Is it muscle shaking or whole body. If it's just the muscle that your exercising, you're just working it really hard. My quads noticably shake when I go heavy on leg presses and squats. If it's more than that, you may want to see a doctor to make sure there isn't an underlying issue.3
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BabyBear76 wrote: »Post leg day workout pain is actually normal. It's called DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). And they tend to last anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks depending on how hard you pushed and how long you've been working out next As far as the shaking goes, not sure. Is it muscle shaking or whole body. If it's just the muscle that your exercising, you're just working it really hard. My quads noticably shake when I go heavy on leg presses and squats. If it's more than that, you may want to see a doctor to make sure there isn't an underlying issue.
if pain lasts 2 weeks, that isn't DOMS...5 -
BabyBear76 wrote: »Post leg day workout pain is actually normal. It's called DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). And they tend to last anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks depending on how hard you pushed and how long you've been working out next As far as the shaking goes, not sure. Is it muscle shaking or whole body. If it's just the muscle that your exercising, you're just working it really hard. My quads noticably shake when I go heavy on leg presses and squats. If it's more than that, you may want to see a doctor to make sure there isn't an underlying issue.
OP has been working out for three months now. DOMS lasting as long as she states isn't very likely. Plus they shouldn't be getting worse. I'm glad you are working with professionals. You seem to lack considerable knowledge.4 -
nutmegoreo wrote: »BabyBear76 wrote: »Post leg day workout pain is actually normal. It's called DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). And they tend to last anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks depending on how hard you pushed and how long you've been working out next As far as the shaking goes, not sure. Is it muscle shaking or whole body. If it's just the muscle that your exercising, you're just working it really hard. My quads noticably shake when I go heavy on leg presses and squats. If it's more than that, you may want to see a doctor to make sure there isn't an underlying issue.
OP has been working out for three months now. DOMS lasting as long as she states isn't very likely. Plus they shouldn't be getting worse. I'm glad you are working with professionals. You seem to lack considerable knowledge.
QFT! Especially the last.1 -
I'm no expert, but I've noticed when I increase my weight lifting to be more than my cardio(which is what I do now) it does make my muscles fatigued and sore.
Main questions here is what is your caloric intake?
How long is your weight lifting?
How many reps and sets are you doing and at what degree of difficulty?(is the weight you're lifting the heaviest you can lift or slightly less, or perhaps the lowest possible?)
Are you getting your electrolytes replaced?(drinking plenty of H2O, replenishing key electrolytes like sodium and potassium)
Do you drink a pre workout?
What degree of effort are you putting in?(are you breaking a sweat or drenched in sweat by the time you're done working out, are you able to speak/carry on a conversation or winded and unable to speak while working out)
There are a lot of variables that can play a role...also, the amount of stimulants you consume prior to working out can affect your body(caffeine, B12 vitamins, etc....)
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I'm no expert, but I've noticed when I increase my weight lifting to be more than my cardio(which is what I do now) it does make my muscles fatigued and sore.
Main questions here is what is your caloric intake?
How long is your weight lifting?
How many reps and sets are you doing and at what degree of difficulty?(is the weight you're lifting the heaviest you can lift or slightly less, or perhaps the lowest possible?)
Are you getting your electrolytes replaced?(drinking plenty of H2O, replenishing key electrolytes like sodium and potassium)
Do you drink a pre workout?
What degree of effort are you putting in?(are you breaking a sweat or drenched in sweat by the time you're done working out, are you able to speak/carry on a conversation or winded and unable to speak while working out)
There are a lot of variables that can play a role...also, the amount of stimulants you consume prior to working out can affect your body(caffeine, B12 vitamins, etc....)
Agreed. There is just not enough information provided to give any meaningful response. Maybe if OP comes back she'll fill us in with some details.0 -
Go to the doctor and get a full check up and describe all your symptoms. There are some serious conditions relating to over working out and the muscles that are not recovering properly. Do not continue to work out hard and do these things until you've had a full check up and make sure you are not causing damage to your body, Do not take advise from a board like this on any type of health issue, see a professional who can diagnose you by examining you. Your health is ALWAYS first.3
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BabyBear76 wrote: »Post leg day workout pain is actually normal. It's called DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). And they tend to last anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks depending on how hard you pushed and how long you've been working out next As far as the shaking goes, not sure. Is it muscle shaking or whole body. If it's just the muscle that your exercising, you're just working it really hard. My quads noticably shake when I go heavy on leg presses and squats. If it's more than that, you may want to see a doctor to make sure there isn't an underlying issue.
i just wanna add that i hope you have spotters on those lifts if you are shaking, that's a set up for a serious mishap if you are going so heavy on those lifts that you are noticeably shaking.1 -
True. I didn't see that she had been working out for a while now.1
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BabyBear76 wrote: »Post leg day workout pain is actually normal. It's called DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). And they tend to last anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks depending on how hard you pushed and how long you've been working out next As far as the shaking goes, not sure. Is it muscle shaking or whole body. If it's just the muscle that your exercising, you're just working it really hard. My quads noticably shake when I go heavy on leg presses and squats. If it's more than that, you may want to see a doctor to make sure there isn't an underlying issue.
i just wanna add that i hope you have spotters on those lifts if you are shaking, that's a set up for a serious mishap if you are going so heavy on those lifts that you are noticeably shaking.
Absolutely, I have spotters when going heavy. I've seen too many bad fails (not just having to drop weight, but injury) due to lack of spotters.0 -
nutmegoreo wrote: »BabyBear76 wrote: »Post leg day workout pain is actually normal. It's called DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). And they tend to last anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks depending on how hard you pushed and how long you've been working out next As far as the shaking goes, not sure. Is it muscle shaking or whole body. If it's just the muscle that your exercising, you're just working it really hard. My quads noticably shake when I go heavy on leg presses and squats. If it's more than that, you may want to see a doctor to make sure there isn't an underlying issue.
OP has been working out for three months now. DOMS lasting as long as she states isn't very likely. Plus they shouldn't be getting worse. I'm glad you are working with professionals. You seem to lack considerable knowledge.
Oops, didn't see that part (the three months part). You're right. Of course I work with professionals, I don't have an MD, a kinesiology degree or even a nursing degree. Anyone that doesn't have a real knowledge of the human body, not just "personal trainer" knowledge either as there's very little qualifications required for that and works out is just an injury waiting to happen. Not worth it getting hurt.1 -
So how do those spotters avoid all the tubes and wires that are in the way?BabyBear76 wrote: »BabyBear76 wrote: »Post leg day workout pain is actually normal. It's called DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). And they tend to last anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks depending on how hard you pushed and how long you've been working out next As far as the shaking goes, not sure. Is it muscle shaking or whole body. If it's just the muscle that your exercising, you're just working it really hard. My quads noticably shake when I go heavy on leg presses and squats. If it's more than that, you may want to see a doctor to make sure there isn't an underlying issue.
i just wanna add that i hope you have spotters on those lifts if you are shaking, that's a set up for a serious mishap if you are going so heavy on those lifts that you are noticeably shaking.
Absolutely, I have spotters when going heavy. I've seen too many bad fails (not just having to drop weight, but injury) due to lack of spotters.
BTW, I contacted 3 Major Universities in El Paso Texas. NONE of them support the program you spoke of before. But I'll keep searching since you state it's true.
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So how do those spotters avoid all the tubes and wires that are in the way?BabyBear76 wrote: »BabyBear76 wrote: »Post leg day workout pain is actually normal. It's called DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). And they tend to last anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks depending on how hard you pushed and how long you've been working out next As far as the shaking goes, not sure. Is it muscle shaking or whole body. If it's just the muscle that your exercising, you're just working it really hard. My quads noticably shake when I go heavy on leg presses and squats. If it's more than that, you may want to see a doctor to make sure there isn't an underlying issue.
i just wanna add that i hope you have spotters on those lifts if you are shaking, that's a set up for a serious mishap if you are going so heavy on those lifts that you are noticeably shaking.
Absolutely, I have spotters when going heavy. I've seen too many bad fails (not just having to drop weight, but injury) due to lack of spotters.
BTW, I contacted 3 Major Universities in El Paso Texas. NONE of them support the program you spoke of before. But I'll keep searching since you state it's true.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
tubes and wires? what did i miss?0 -
I'm gonna go with "eat more food."0
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So how do those spotters avoid all the tubes and wires that are in the way?BabyBear76 wrote: »BabyBear76 wrote: »Post leg day workout pain is actually normal. It's called DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). And they tend to last anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks depending on how hard you pushed and how long you've been working out next As far as the shaking goes, not sure. Is it muscle shaking or whole body. If it's just the muscle that your exercising, you're just working it really hard. My quads noticably shake when I go heavy on leg presses and squats. If it's more than that, you may want to see a doctor to make sure there isn't an underlying issue.
i just wanna add that i hope you have spotters on those lifts if you are shaking, that's a set up for a serious mishap if you are going so heavy on those lifts that you are noticeably shaking.
Absolutely, I have spotters when going heavy. I've seen too many bad fails (not just having to drop weight, but injury) due to lack of spotters.
BTW, I contacted 3 Major Universities in El Paso Texas. NONE of them support the program you spoke of before. But I'll keep searching since you state it's true.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
tubes and wires? what did i miss?
You didn't see the 'eating exercise cals' shiz storm?!0 -
TavistockToad wrote: »
So how do those spotters avoid all the tubes and wires that are in the way?BabyBear76 wrote: »BabyBear76 wrote: »Post leg day workout pain is actually normal. It's called DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). And they tend to last anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks depending on how hard you pushed and how long you've been working out next As far as the shaking goes, not sure. Is it muscle shaking or whole body. If it's just the muscle that your exercising, you're just working it really hard. My quads noticably shake when I go heavy on leg presses and squats. If it's more than that, you may want to see a doctor to make sure there isn't an underlying issue.
i just wanna add that i hope you have spotters on those lifts if you are shaking, that's a set up for a serious mishap if you are going so heavy on those lifts that you are noticeably shaking.
Absolutely, I have spotters when going heavy. I've seen too many bad fails (not just having to drop weight, but injury) due to lack of spotters.
BTW, I contacted 3 Major Universities in El Paso Texas. NONE of them support the program you spoke of before. But I'll keep searching since you state it's true.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
tubes and wires? what did i miss?
You didn't see the 'eating exercise cals' shiz storm?!
i'll go look! lol. i usually avoid the out of control threads, my little brain can only handle simple posts with just a few words at a time.0 -
oh the mods removed it, oh well.0
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