Should I work out when I am so sore I can barely walk?

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strongmom2b
strongmom2b Posts: 26 Member
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I did 60 minute yesterday of just legs (lifting, squats, etc). I worked with a trainer and she about kills me (in a good way). I am wondering if I should go and just do cardio or take a rest day? What do you all think??

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  • docktorfokse
    docktorfokse Posts: 473 Member
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    Cardio. Once you've started a bit of it, you won't feel as sore anyway.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,526 Member
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    If it's a walk or light cardio, it will help to loosen you up and keep you from being too stiff.

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  • davidduggin
    davidduggin Posts: 11 Member
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    Let your muscles heal for a day. Cardio can be done every day.
  • strongmom2b
    strongmom2b Posts: 26 Member
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    Thanks!
  • Tiff587
    Tiff587 Posts: 264 Member
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    I always hit cardio after leg day, it really helps me loosen up. (Even if it does take ten mins to make it up the stairs to the gym! :laugh: )

    :flowerforyou:
  • Por2gueseMama
    Por2gueseMama Posts: 102 Member
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    Cardio should do the trick. I find it losens me up quite a bit. And then I am not as sore the next day!!! Give it a try even a walk will do you some good!!!
  • bytemeeeeee
    bytemeeeeee Posts: 174
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    I did 60 minute yesterday of just legs (lifting, squats, etc). I worked with a trainer and she about kills me (in a good way). I am wondering if I should go and just do cardio or take a rest day? What do you all think??

    I can only speak for myself...When I am sore the best thing for me to do is workout....It's strange but the pain does go away...

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