Question for lifters!

GonnaBFit2510
GonnaBFit2510 Posts: 87 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hiya I have recently started doing NROLFW and am half way through stage 1.

I know that when you are working out your muscles that the next day they will ache and this might sound like a stupid question but even after you have been lifting for a while do they still ache just as much.

Not bothered if they do but just wanted to know really!

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  • theycallyoumister
    theycallyoumister Posts: 222 Member
    Nope! But then I found that the goal shifts and you seek to feel "something" so your muscles are reminded that they are improving. It's not as painful however. To get that "feel" you introduce a variety of exercises that challenge your muscles at different angles, different weights etc. to prevent them from getting used to the "same old". :smile:
  • m4ttcheek
    m4ttcheek Posts: 229 Member
    As said, DOMS lessen over time but never go.
  • haroon_awan
    haroon_awan Posts: 1,208 Member
    After a while you adapt a little to the routines you are doing. But if you haven't, eg squatted 5x5 before and you start doing it 3 times a week, you'd better believe you are going to be sore for a while.

    Bear in mind that soreness is not necessarily a sign of a good workout. I remember asking a guy on my friends list how he got used to squatting so heavy without the aches the next day he told me to keep squatting.
  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    Yes your body will adapt and you won't be as sore. As the other poster said soreness is not a sign of a good workout. :smile:

    NROLFW is awesome though! Stay the course, you'll be happy you did.
  • denezy
    denezy Posts: 573 Member
    I find the hurt lasts not as long or as intense, so then I change up my routine.
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    There is a group for women doing New Rules if you are interested:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w
  • AlsDonkBoxSquat
    AlsDonkBoxSquat Posts: 6,128 Member
    How's this for an answer: yes and no. Some people do, some people don't, but with NROL you change your routine every few weeks so you're more likely to get doms.
  • GonnaBFit2510
    GonnaBFit2510 Posts: 87 Member
    Thanks guys for all your comments, im loving nrolfw and will definitely be sticking with lifting from now on ????

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