Should I still workout??

dayotte33

I'm still quite sore from lifting on Thursday but I really want to turn in another great workout today. However, I'm still sore. Any advice? I'll still hit cardio really hard. If I miss today I won't be able to do it again until Tuesday.

ar1ms

Workout, the soreness goes away like 10 minutes into your workout. Also, tuesday is a long time away!

KellyKelzs

Hi there -

It is fine to workout when your sore. Cardiovascular exercise can be beneficial to getting the blood flowing and repair muscles more quickly. Your soreness should fade slightly as soon as you start exercising. Listen to your body to be sure you don't feel any sharp pains. I would say don't skip your workout!

dayotte33

Thanks ar1ms. Will do. I was just a little concerned the muscles might need additional recovery. Not worried about the discomfort as much.

2hobbit1

Are you following a program like stronglifts, starting strength or new rules of lifting? did you take your rest day or do you do heavy cardio on your rest/recovery day?
If you have taken your rest days and have had good nutrition and adequate protein intake to support a heavy lifting program then go ahead and lift, but it probably would not be good to do a lot of heavy cardio in addition. If you do not feed the recovery days you will not make strength/muscle gains. If you feel the need to do additional work after your lifting then look at stretching, yoga and foam rolling to supplement your lifting days.

dayotte33

Thanks angelkelzs.

shelleybelly76

Definitely keep at it. I lifted weights and did 30 DS last week and felt like the Tin Man. But running and Tae Bo actually helped the soreness more than anything, including ibuprofen.

blakejohn

I live for that muscle soreness, I almost forget what it feels like

determined136

ALWAYS workout!

There is a big difference between sore and hurt and unless you are hurt WORK IT OUT!!! :bigsmile: