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Should I workout today or rest with sore muscles?

Michelle9055
Michelle9055 Posts: 24 Member
edited February 16 in Fitness and Exercise
My hamstrings are still sore from Monday's leg workout and it hurts a bit when I walk.. I worked out my upper body yesterday so I cant work that out today. I was planning on running today but don't think its a good idea since it hurts when I walk and when i touch my hamstrings they hurt. Should I still workout today or should I rest?

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  • AllanMisner
    AllanMisner Posts: 4,140 Member
    I'd consider doing some active recovery. Walking, stretching, mobility.
  • thelowhangingfruit
    thelowhangingfruit Posts: 2 Member
    DOMS is very common when working out, I would recommend continuing with your routine unless it is unbearable.

    If it is unbearable then stretching, light exercise would help warm up the muscles and usually mid-way of the workout you don't feel the pain as much.

    Good luck!
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