Question about overdoing exercise

JennKoz529

So I just started the 30 Day Shred Monday(2/25). I love it and am feeling a difference already (although I know it's all in my head!) My question is.....

My thighs are killing me to the point that it's hard to walk. I know that it's a good thing, but I don't want to over do it. I wouldn't mind doing day 3 today but I just don't want to have some kind of muscle injury. Plus I don't know if I will be able to do the squats correctly. Should I continue on or should I give it a day's break? Any advice and input on this would be AWESOME!!!

seena511

this early in the game, it may be a good idea to take one (only ONE) day off to let yourself heal a little. either that or do an easier routine than you were planning, and then get back on track on thursday.

JennKoz529

bump!

Mimisam45

Good to know that you are getting that good of a workout in so soon.

I plan to start tonight after work, usually I work out in the early morning. However, big snow storm kept me from the hour drive to the gym and back before work so I have to do it later. Providng my family doesn't decide they need something first!

I am anxious of my gym activities make it easier to get through her workout or not.

turkeyhunter60

You may need to back off to let muscles heal for a day or so. I came down hard on my heel Monday, and am limping. Will just work on other areas as it recovers.

mhooge

I've been doing the Biggest Loser At Home Challenge for a few days now and I had to take Saturday off because I could barely move my legs. Ouch but in a good way!

neva4saken

Have to ask are you stretching afterwards? It's always good to do a cool down stretch afterwards, not sure how the dvd operates that you have but it's always a good thing. I've notice the difference between when i workout "hard" and I do not stretch afterwards compared to the nights that I "go hard" and I stretch afterwards. Also if it's hurting to the point where you are compromising good form and technique than a wise thing to do is probably give it 24 hours. I've had similar soreness and I've done both workout through the soreness and give it a days break. I noticed that with the break the soreness dimished quicker, however it didn't get to the point where I physically couldn't operate. Never compromise technique and form you'll risk injury and if your that fatigued then you may need a day break and like someone else said not more than a day.

concordancia

You are supposed to take a rest day!

However, that doesn't mean bed rest - you can get some mild exercise, like going for a walk.

amye004

In my experience, when I push my body too hard, it usually pushes back, in the form of a visit to the hospital and a month off. Please listen to your body. If it hurts to walk, there is no harm in resting for a day. Pushing through it, can increase your risk for permanent damage and long term time off.

I also highly recommend a foam roller to get the knots out in addition to stretching.

JennKoz529

bumpped bump bump bump!!!