work through soreness?

cherio256
cherio256 Posts: 219
in Health and Weight Loss
I have been doing 40 minutes on the treadmill for over a month. This last week I decided to start doing crunches, squats and leg lifts also. My legs have been so sore! To the point where its hard to go to sleep at night. I woke up this morning and they are hurting worse than ever. What should I do? Take the day off? Keep going? cut back for now?

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  • jgetzler
    jgetzler Posts: 23
    I am usually pretty sore, I feel your pain. I run and I also do Crossfit style workouts and other classes. So yes, I work through the soreness, but also remember that taking arest day is just important as working out hard. Good luck!
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    You need rest days. But it doesn't hurt to go for a brisk walk when sore, it will help with circulation.

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