body aches

dianer75935
dianer75935 Posts: 186 Member
edited October 3 in Fitness and Exercise
I have been doing 30 DS and did Level 1 day 5 on Sat night. I am experiencing horrible hip and knee pains. so I took yesterday off my knees are better but my hip is killing me any suggestions???

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  • AEcklar813
    AEcklar813 Posts: 184 Member
    Try some yoga to stretch out your hips. A lot of times it helps me.
  • dovesgate
    dovesgate Posts: 894 Member
    I just do stretches and pop some ibuprofen when I'm sore. If it's really, really bad maybe a doctor needs to be seen?
  • auntied
    auntied Posts: 113 Member
    I'm starting my 4th day on level 1 and my knees are killing me... I asked here and I'm not doing the jumpin jackes or butt kicks I will stick to punchin! How it works still cuz my little ol bod can't handle it! LOL
  • lizsmith1976
    lizsmith1976 Posts: 497 Member
    Tylenol, stretching, and rest :( No quick fix, and those are the only things that work for me... I do a lot of hard core work on my legs - spin class, core classes, elliptical machine, and my hips hurt quite often. I also do yoga, which helps a LOT. It is great for stretching and flexibility. If you have an opportunity to try a class, I would. Or just google yoga poses that stretch hips, and you should find some great options to try at home.
  • Bella7810
    Bella7810 Posts: 39
    I take Liquid Carnitine every day. Carnitine helps reduce muscle tearing and improves recovery time. I have noticed a difference in how sore I have been after my training. Might be worth a shot. I get mine at Whole Foods but you can go to any health and fitness store, GNC or even order online. It's about $20 for a bottle.
  • DawnOBRN
    DawnOBRN Posts: 290 Member
    Try a heating pad on that hip. Heat does wonders for aching joints and muscles!!
  • fitplease
    fitplease Posts: 647 Member
    Ice may also help.
  • withervein
    withervein Posts: 224 Member
    You may need to take it a bit slower. One thing I found out early on is that if your bones are NOT used to vigorous exercise, when you start your bones need to build up too, just like your muscles. You could be taxing your joints more than they are ready for.

    This is true with almost any regimen. When I started jogging, the pain in my feet and ankles was way worse than being out of breath. When I began kickboxing my wrists, elbows and hands had a deep ache different to what my muscles experience.

    Starting slow and building your frame up for the work will keep you in the game longer.

    Take care!
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