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Seriously, HOW do you get through the whole not being able to walk like a normal person and aching muscles? Putting me right off doing exercise!!
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It gets easier!! You're body will get accustomed to exercise, and the aches and pains won't be as bad.
On the other hand, if you are in a ton of pain, maybe you're pushing yourself to hard. However, that's really hard to tell objectively. Stick with it for another week or so and see how you feel.
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Stretch!! ALOT!!!!0
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Drink lots of water after a hard workout...i found that it really does help recovery0
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I feel weird if I'm not sore.0
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Believe it or not, go back to the gym and work out again. And add some slow, gentle stretching to your workout.0
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Protein helps your muscles recoup faster. Try a protein shake after your workouts.
Plus, when you think it isn't worth it, just remember how you want to look!0 -
It gets better! Take ibuprofen and drink lots of water. The first week (or sometimes month) of hard workouts, are just that HARD. But they get easier.
I actually like the mild ache I have after most workouts now and feel like I didn't do enough if they don't have some ache.0 -
Definitely stretch & make sure you're taking in some protein after a tough workout. If it's a sharp, acute pain, you're pushing yourself too hard and should ease off. If it's a dull ache, you'll learn to love the burn and will know that you're working on building some fabulous muscles!0
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Water, Yerba Mate, NSAIDS, nourish yourself. Eat an antiflammatory diet devoid of known allergens. Fueling for recovery is key!0
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I always remember: No Pain, No Gain!0
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I feel weird if I'm not sore.
I like it, the soreness lets me know it's working...my armpits are killing me today0 -
Soaking in an epsom salt bath also helps with the soreness.0
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It gets easier. After about a week, you wont feel the soreness so much. I like when I feel sore tho, I feel like I had a great workout the day before.0
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Your endorphins will soon counteract the physical pain! Stick with it!0
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From what I have read, if you are sore after a workout then the next day do some low intensity cardio to get the blood moving again and to flush the latic acid out. You might think this is craziness if you are really achy but I've tried it and it works. Also- if you are sore after every workout you may not be doing the best service to your body. Try dialing it back just a little to give your muscles time to recover.0
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You have to work through it. I started 30 DS a few weeks ago and I thought I was going to die after days 1-4 but it gets easier. I am still a little sore especially when I push really hard but it is nothing like it was. Push through it and do not stop.0
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Try a foam roller.0
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you just push through it! =D0
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Chocolate milk helps a ton! So does drinking a nice warm beer! You could also get a bike. No/Low impact on the joints. Great cardio and if you are in decent shape and live about 15 miles from work great way to commute.0
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And work out a different muscle group so the ones that are sore have time to rest and rebuild.0
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