If am sore from working out should I rest the next day
Vercell
Posts: 437 Member
Sometimes I workout so hard am so sore the next day but I just take a aleve and go even harder the next day is that good or bad.
0
Replies
-
Split the difference and do mild cardio and lots of stretching the next day.0
-
I mean, resting is really important. But as long as it's actual soreness and not an injury... I don't see a problem.0
-
Don't think thats good. Your muscles need time to recover. In the gym - less is more when it comes to building muscle. A number of studies show that your muscles only need 60-80 seconds of muscle workout in order to build muscle. If you're doing cardio and being sore, maybe try adding a few extra rest days & focus on what you eat right after you workout. 3:1 ratio carb to protein.
The "no pain no gain" is BS. You can't take advice from ppl on steroids b/c it won't work for us. Rest more.0 -
Thanks for information, great idea0
-
Yoga, jogging, walking is fine.
Especially yoga.0 -
Thanks great information.0
-
Split the difference and do mild cardio and lots of stretching the next day.
I like this idea. I just started a new Pilates workout today that KICKED MY *kitten*. I hurt like a *****. I wasn't sure about doing it the next day but didn't want to not do anything.....I can go back to the previous (now easier) workout on alternate days until I get stronger.
Thank you!0 -
I mean, resting is really important. But as long as it's actual soreness and not an injury... I don't see a problem.
the problem is muscles are torn which is why they are sore (lactic acid build up), then the next day they are torn again without being fully healed, and repeat...
diet is more important than exercise when it comes to losing weight. The best advice is let up on the workouts cut your workout days by 50% or set up routines where you are working different parts so your other muscles have time to rest- and take into account secondary muscles. However if time is an issue - stick with full body exercises which produce just as good or better results.0 -
Do a great stretch before and after each workout.0
-
Try alternating from lower half muscles on 1 visit then upper half the next. This way you give your legs a rest while you work the chest and arms.0
-
I just do a different body part the next day so everything gets sore equally
0 -
you often hear of hardcore weight lifters taking 2 weeks off, then coming back to the gym stronger than ever b/c they are fully healed.0
-
I do Pilates or Yoga and ride the excercise bike on the days I am recovering from lifting. It seems to work ok.0
-
I mean, resting is really important. But as long as it's actual soreness and not an injury... I don't see a problem.
the problem is muscles are torn which is why they are sore (lactic acid build up), then the next day they are torn again without being fully healed, and repeat...
diet is more important than exercise when it comes to losing weight. The best advice is let up on the workouts cut your workout days by 50% or set up routines where you are working different parts so your other muscles have time to rest- and take into account secondary muscles. However if time is an issue - stick with full body exercises which produce just as good or better results.0 -
that makes alot of sense thanks. Sometimes I think if I miss more than a day I will slack off and go back to bad habits. I will try it.0
-
I worked out my legs for the first time in a while and was EXTREMELY sore the next day. I thought if I got on the elliptical and did a lot of stretching it would help to work the soreness out. Unfortunately my pain was exponentially worse and I think next time I'll take a rest instead of chancing anything like that again! I thought I was going to have to call into work because I could barely walk!!!!0
-
Thanks everyone so much for there reponses, all very helpful.0
-
I worked out my legs for the first time in a while and was EXTREMELY sore the next day. I thought if I got on the elliptical and did a lot of stretching it would help to work the soreness out. Unfortunately my pain was exponentially worse and I think next time I'll take a rest instead of chancing anything like that again! I thought I was going to have to call into work because I could barely walk!!!!0
-
that is the same thing that happen to me i could not bend or hardly sit0
-
I'm sending A PM of nutrition timing as well 0
-
Your muscles should adapt and you will eventually not get sore at all until you use your muscles in a different way.0
-
I'm sending A PM of nutrition timing as well0
-
Great information thanks again.0
-
When I start something new if I'm totally sore I wait until I'm healed up before I do it again. Usually by the next time the soreness is reduced and each time it get easier and easier to go the workout. I don't believe in pushing your muscles also from what I read and understood switching things up is always good. Some days I run/ job other I walk, some times I do resistance band, sometime a workout DVD and some days I take off, and so far I have seen some pretty good results.0
-
Hi
You can reduce the incidence of muscle soreness (which is essentially bleeding in the muscle) by following the 10 suggestions in the link below. Ice is especially useful as it restricts the bleeding, but not always practical (who has big bags of ice lying around at home). After a big run I sometimes hose my legs down with the garden hose (not in winter obviously). Yesterday I sat in a cold bath with an ice brick and rubbed it over my legs for 15 minutes after a big hill ride. Protein and carbs after a big work out is important (preferably within 1/2 hr) Bananas are good or a chocolate milkshake with light milk - I use almond milk as I don't like milk very much - maybe blend an egg in if you can handle raw eggs. Much cheaper than expensive protein powders and works. I only have 1 rest day a week but don't have same intensity workouts everyday either. Typical week: mon - interval training (either running or swimming); Tue Mountain bike interval session; Wed: medium paced run; Thurs Swim distance; Fri day off; Sat long run; Sun long road ride. The thing that hits me the hardest though is lack of sleep it does nothing for muscle recovery -or my mood for that matter.
Good luck
http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/sampleworkouts/a/After-Exercise.htm0 -
What workout program are you doing?0
-
I think taking one day off is good and I find drinking a lot of water helps. Do some light yoga the next day to stretch out the muscles. That always helps. And Advil always works.0
-
What workout program are you doing?0
-
You can add me my diary is open i have a whole list of things i do.i do something new almost everyday . anything from streghth traning circuit training,all kinds of cardio and videos.0
-
soreness is normal and expected. as long as its not intense pain or soreness, I wouldnt worry about having to neccessarily rest the next day bc of a little soreness, I never do. As far as going even harder.. Depending on how sore your muscles are I would maybe do a little less intense of a workout the next day and do some "lighter" work and give those muscles time to repair, You def dont want to make it worse or overwork yourself. If im sore, I usually will still workout but maybe go a little less intense the following day. one or two moderate workout days a week are a good thing as well to give your body a little break0
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.6K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.3K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 430 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.8K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions