If I already hurt.... God help me tomorrow, Need help.

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  • heddylyn
    heddylyn Posts: 173 Member
    Advil, lots of water and go to bed early tonight if you can. Good luck!
  • iaemmy
    iaemmy Posts: 13 Member
    A hot shower, lots of water to drink, and Bio Freeze.
  • kal006
    kal006 Posts: 1
    Drink a lot of water....it will dilute the lactic acid that has built up in your muscles and that is what is making you sore...make sure you have your full 8 glasses today and tomorrow, it won't absolve the pain but it will lessen it and the stiffness and make it go away faster. Also, stretch when your muscles are warm like after the shower or a workout and keep working out. It will help to move everything out and allow the muscles to heal. If you are really sore you MIGHT have overworked yourself, so be careful until your muscles heal, you don't want to tear them. Other then that, keep doing want you're doing.
  • wickedcricket
    wickedcricket Posts: 1,246 Member
    did you do too much weight? I do kettlebells, I'm a girl & a Grandma - tho I can 'feel' it, it doesn't cause me pain. try alternating ice & heat. I KNOW the idea of icing your body doesn't sound pleasant but you'll be surprised how good it feels. and ibuprofen, of course. glass of wine wouldn't hurt either ;-)
  • duchessglencairn
    duchessglencairn Posts: 20
    Two Words: Foam Roller.
  • mfisher16508
    mfisher16508 Posts: 269 Member
    totally know how you feel...I went to qork after one one time, 3rd shift and I never ever ever did it again, but I love the bell for sure.
  • sarahbetherck
    sarahbetherck Posts: 270 Member
    Ibuprofen, tons of water, make good friends with a foam roller (it will hurt but it will help!) and don't quit! You will acclimate and feel like a badass in no time!
  • Quasita
    Quasita Posts: 1,530 Member
    Have a stock of epsom salt available at all times. Run the water hot and mix in 2-3 cups of salt, depending on the amount of water. It feels amazing for sore muscles and helps aleviate swelling from water retention, just make sure you keep hydrated. It helps with my knees and back a lot.
  • eschwab855
    eschwab855 Posts: 258 Member
    Two Words: Foam Roller.
    woooohooo i have one of those
  • amandamickey
    amandamickey Posts: 49
    Two Words: Foam Roller.

    YES. amen.
  • Kymmu
    Kymmu Posts: 1,650 Member
    here's another 2 words, I know it's terrible but it's what athletes do to stop the build up of lactic acid...Ice Bath.
  • Takes2long
    Takes2long Posts: 367 Member
    Already been said, but be sure to drink water. Personally, I like Arnica Gel for my sore muscles. (After a hot shower and Naproxin Sodium) I think it really does work for the pain. It's also great for bruises!! I buy mine from a health store near me. But, it's also sold on Amazon.

    Hate to say it, but just so you're not too surprised...second day pain is often worse. It will get better. Don't give up :-D
  • papa3x
    papa3x Posts: 286
    Two Words: Foam Roller.

    YES. amen.

    And you get one of these where? At a fitness store?
  • sjtreely
    sjtreely Posts: 1,014 Member
    Two Words: Foam Roller.

    YES. amen.

    And you get one of these where? At a fitness store?

    Yep. My running store has them. Worth their weight in gold. But dig around in your kitchen tonight and find your rolling pin. That will help until you get the one made for sore muscles. They bend. Your rolling pin won't, but it will help.
  • paulstew7
    paulstew7 Posts: 1
    next time have lots of caffeine before and after (coffee drink or tablets will do it). caffeine is proven to prevent DOMS (delayed onset of muscle soreness) - i do kettle bells all the time and drink coffee and rarely suffer from DOMS.
  • emilybeatrice1
    emilybeatrice1 Posts: 163 Member
    all i have to say is that no matter how fit you are your first kettlebell experience will damn near kill you, lol.
  • mixedfeelings
    mixedfeelings Posts: 904 Member
    I'm sure you will feel better in the morning and it should get better. Just rest up and get plenty of sleep, take some pain relief if you need to. I really think it's work it, I love kettlebell workouts and plan to take it up myself!
  • eschwab855
    eschwab855 Posts: 258 Member
    next time have lots of caffeine before and after (coffee drink or tablets will do it). caffeine is proven to prevent DOMS (delayed onset of muscle soreness) - i do kettle bells all the time and drink coffee and rarely suffer from DOMS.
    thank you I'll try this I know doms trust me
  • leojsivad
    leojsivad Posts: 124 Member
    Ibuprofen
    Stretch the muscles
    Drink some chocolate milk after working out
    Get some extra sleep
    WATER

    Best of luck!
  • papa3x
    papa3x Posts: 286
    Thanks,... I did most evrything people advised... now can somebody PLEASE help me up from this chair? LOL, I am laughing, but it is THAT bad.
  • papa3x
    papa3x Posts: 286
    Well, today is here..... it was much worse in the middle of the night when I had to get out of bed to go take my puppy out because she needed to "go"...... Right now the only pain I have is getting up... Walking is OK after a couple of seconds, SO, I guess you folks saved me... :)

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