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Should I work out today?

amymeenieminymo
amymeenieminymo Posts: 2,394 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I over did it on jumping jacks on Sunday and my calves have been killing me since. I worked out again last night....today they feel about the same as during the day yestrday but they were very sore and tight last night and I was hobbling around the house.

They hurt a lot when I get up after sitting awhile and going down stairs is a nightmare. Should I give them a rest today, or will continuing to work out (run/walk on treadmill and bike) be good for them?

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  • havingitall
    havingitall Posts: 3,728 Member
    Maybe do some exercise that won't use your calves. You can do some work on your upper body with weights
  • PureAndHealthy
    PureAndHealthy Posts: 539
    Don't forget warm-ups and cool-downs. ALWAYS stretch after a workout - slow with no bouncing. Try some yoga tonight or something low impact... walking wouldn't hurt. (STRETCH afterwards!) Feel better! :flowerforyou:
  • Missouwechanged
    Missouwechanged Posts: 963 Member
    Streching is as important to a workout if not more as the workout itself. Take a warm bath, that will help the healing process. Working out today is a good idea, but don't ask to much from your calves. Take care of your body.
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