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how long to let my muscles heal?

katem8600
katem8600 Posts: 8 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Sometimes I get in a really good work out and I am sore in that body part for days, but I like to work each body part about twice a week. If I am still a little sore, but it has been three or four days, should I rest longer, or just do a lighter workout or what? Any trainers know the answer?

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  • chevy88grl
    chevy88grl Posts: 3,937 Member
    The way I determine it is...

    If the soreness gets in the way of normal, daily activities - then I take another break. (like walking, lifting, dressing myself, etc)

    But, if it is minor soreness - then I go ahead and workout.

    Usually 2-3 days is enough of a healing time for me. I may still have minor soreness, but it isn't getting in the way of me functioning.
  • MayhemModels
    MayhemModels Posts: 367 Member
    I would workout lighter and work upper body one day and legs the next
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