To take a rest day or push thru the pain?

Jenlwb

So I'm on day 3 of Ripped in 30, but I guess this could apply to any program. I was hoping to do 6 days straight and 1 off, then next level, but my body is letting me down! After days 1 and 2 I had some stiffness, especially my hamstrings, but I kept going and the program was actually a tiny bit easier this time. However now i have day 3 under my belt, my left calf is quite painful, and the muscle over the front of my right shin (which i never knew existed!) hurts too, in addition to shoulders and various other niggles. The funny this is I actually have mild early onset osteo-arthritis in my hips, and they are fine!

Anyway my question is do you push on through, or give yourself a break and maybe take a break twice a week instead of once? I'm finding this program quite an addicting challenge, and it burns so many calories. But I don't want to be laid up with an injury.

What do you all do?

stanvoodoo

Do a rest day or a very light day working other areas.

Don't overdo!

Take Care!

change_happens

rest and recover

rfcollins33

If it's just muscle soreness, I always push though, besides, that's how you get results. BUT, if it is joint/bone pain, always rest or even see your doctor if it's that severe. Good luck!!

barbiex3

didn't read this, but my answer to the topic questions is

push through the pain.

jmruef

What rfcollins33 said. If it's injury, rest and recover (and maybe get checked out, just to be safe.) If it's muscle soreness, I personally keep going. I'm doing the 30 Day shred right now and I'm not NEARLY as sore as when I started out.

dvusk

If it's serious muscle pain, take a rest. That's your body telling you to stop. If it's just post-workout soreness, just push through.

dittiepe

You need a rest day. Always, always listen to your body. You don't want to tear a calf muscle. You haven't had pain until you tear a muscle

joehempel

It sounds like you need to stretch more

kirstyfromscotland

i dont have rest days but every1 is different, r u doing a good cooldown, mayb add more stretches, i am doing 30 day shred and i do a few extra stretches on top of the cool down just 2 make sure i am not in agony the nxt day. i got my extra stretches here.
http://www.netfit.co.uk/fitness/stretching/index.htm
good luck.x

TiffMax

I am dealing with same issue only instead its shin splints with the couch to 5k program- i want to get out there as i have barely just begun and am loving it! ..But i googled the issue and every site says i need to take a break from it til it doesnt hurt. But that is not to say we cant work other areas out- and just be careful to let our sore areas rest. That is the route I have chosen- if it sounds right for you then do that!

brattyworm

i would take a rest day in which i allowed my massage therapist to 'talk' with said muscles to inform them that it realy is okay to let loose and relax again. but if you dont have one of those alternating heat and ice therapies would be the next thing to get them to relax, if you dont let them rest you risk damaging them.

kikislove2

If it has gone past soreness to pain, then recover. it's always good to do a recovery day after about 3 days anyway to reduce the chance of injury, which you will be on your way towards if you don't let that leg heal.

Jenlwb

Thanks everyone, it's def more pain that stiffness, trouble walking so sounds like I'm due a day off! Actually you are right about stretching more, that's one thing Jillian doesn't really do on this one, so I always do some of my own- guess I need to do more!

MinnieInMaine

I would take a active rest day (if that makes sense) - go for a walk or something light like that to help loosen up the tension in the muscles then stretch really well afterwards. It's not good to stretch before waming up, especially if your muscles are already tense. Maybe take a hot bath too.

When I did a lot of lunges for her No More Trouble Zones workout, I had some calf pain too. Found out that I was putting too much of my weight on the back leg instead of the front leg where it should be so maybe try that next time.

springtrio

My Sundays are my "rest" day...but active rest. I still walk 5-7 miles on Sunday to keep the calories burned.

lindalou0703

I am doing the 30 day shred. I had a bad calf pain. I could tell it was different than just sore muscles. I took a day off and it was fine after that. I say better to be safe than sorry

maysflower

There is discomfort and then there is pain. If you are experiencing paid, stop and rest a few days until you feel better then start back up. If you are feeling discomfort, then push through. You don't want to injure yourself, but you also don't want to give up when it gets a little uncomfortable. Listen to your body and make the your decision based on what you think your body is telling you.

On a side note, I did the 30 day, shred pushed through the pain in my lower back and ended up pulling it completely because I didn't listen to my body. No pain no gain is BS! Listen to your body!

Good luck!

tlrunyon

Listen to your body. Personally, if it is very painful, I'd rest and ice!! Take care of yourself, you don't want it to get so bad you can't work out at all.

ChantalGG

It sucks around the 3rd day lol Just do it i found it made me feel better the next day. Plus once you get moving the pain goes away about 90%.

SweetStrawberry

Dig Deeper!!!!