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recovery help?

mmipanda
mmipanda Posts: 351 Member
edited January 18 in Fitness and Exercise
Yesterday I attempted a boxercise class. I pushed too hard and destroyed my arms and legs. I have yoga tonight and I never miss it - but my legs are in so much pain that I'm pretty much crippled. What's the best way to recover from over-exertion? Can I go to yoga or will it just be pointless agony?

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  • Mustang_Susie
    Mustang_Susie Posts: 7,045 Member
    I think it will be great for you to stretch out those muscles the best that you can
  • ChrisLindsay9
    ChrisLindsay9 Posts: 837 Member
    I'd go, but if certain yoga moves are too difficult or cause too much discomfort, then just don't do them. Maybe let your instructor know ahead of time, so he or she can provide some alternative moves?

    If you take the boxercise class again, you may want to really hydrate well throughout the day before hand - keep those muscles wet - and maybe do some foam-rolling before the class (no stretching) and then more foam-rolling and stretching after the class. And drink lots of water afterwards, maybe a hot bath right after too?
  • moustache_flavored_lube
    moustache_flavored_lube Posts: 849 Member
    yoga will help
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