Should I workout today?

rgrin
rgrin Posts: 67 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Had back-to-back ball practices with my kids on Saturday, so I didn't have time to do the elliptical and Jillian's 30DS. Instead, we walked the half-mile (uphill) to the field, I walked around the track as I waited for them, then we walked the half-mile home (downhill). Now I've got shin splints. I took it easy yesterday with stretches and massage, but I'm still sore today. Should I do 30DS, elliptical, both, or neither?

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  • syntaxxor
    syntaxxor Posts: 86
    I would say do your workout. Working through soreness isn't bad. Working through unbearable pain however is.

    If you can do the movements and exercises without gritting you teeth in pain, you should be able to complete your workout. Usually when I'm sore, it goes away after a few minutes into my workouts.
  • GetSoda
    GetSoda Posts: 1,267 Member
    A little light exercise should help work out the kinks in your muscles.
  • Bekah_Davis
    Bekah_Davis Posts: 15 Member
    I would say workout but listen to your body.If your in pain,STOP,if not you'll work through that soreness : )
  • NakedLunchTime
    NakedLunchTime Posts: 559
    I would say yes, workout.
  • iWaffle
    iWaffle Posts: 2,208 Member
    Now I've got shin splints. I took it easy yesterday with stretches and massage, but I'm still sore today. Should I do 30DS, elliptical, both, or neither?

    I'd go with the elliptical to give those shins a bit more rest. You took it easy yesterday so get in there and do something today.
  • dare2love81
    dare2love81 Posts: 928 Member
    Yes, work out.
  • SarahBeth0625
    SarahBeth0625 Posts: 685 Member
    Exercise! Even if you do 15-20 minutes, it's better than not doing it. :smile:
  • Ilovevwgolf
    Ilovevwgolf Posts: 564 Member
    Yes a light workout..up to 30 mins maybe? You will feel better!
  • RitaSantoss
    RitaSantoss Posts: 986 Member
    You should not even be posing this question.

    JUST DO IT :smile:
  • Warchortle
    Warchortle Posts: 2,197 Member
    Drink some hot tea of your preference... it'll help warm you up for exercise and I've found that caffeine makes my body forget that it's sore.
  • Ilovevwgolf
    Ilovevwgolf Posts: 564 Member
    I would say do your workout. Working through soreness isn't bad. Working through unbearable pain however is.

    If you can do the movements and exercises without gritting you teeth in pain, you should be able to complete your workout. Usually when I'm sore, it goes away after a few minutes into my workouts.

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  • sunshinestater
    sunshinestater Posts: 596 Member
    When in doubt, work out!
  • Guillotined
    Guillotined Posts: 115
    Damn your picture, Iwaffle.... damn it.
  • MidwestAngel
    MidwestAngel Posts: 1,897 Member
    As with bacon, sex, and sleep, the answer is always yes.
  • abbyrae1
    abbyrae1 Posts: 265 Member
    I say workout
    Ice and IB Profen after to help treat shin splints.
  • NutellaAddict
    NutellaAddict Posts: 1,258 Member
    Eliptical won't hurt you at all.
  • kelly_e_montana
    kelly_e_montana Posts: 1,999 Member
    Okay, not everyone has to do high impact workouts. Just do the elliptical if nothing else. I have done 30 DS all the way through but felt terrible the whole time from the jumping around. I feel much better swimming, hiking up hill, pole fitness, elliptical stair climber, etc. even in the same heart range with lower impact. But yes, workout. Also, work on your shins! Look up some threads for exercises to strengthen your shins. There are lots.

    I don't know; I've done Couch 2 5K without too much shin trouble but 30 DS just killed 'em for me (as well as my hip flexors and upper back).
  • jonesin_am
    jonesin_am Posts: 404 Member
    IMO suck it up and push through the workout(s) as long as it's soreness not pain. From experience I can tell you that moving those sore muscles actually helps them feel better. And if I used soreness as an excuse I would never exercise. My muscles are always sore from the previous day's workout!
  • Hellbent_Heidi
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
    As with bacon, sex, and sleep, the answer is always yes.

    enough said
  • crazyellybean
    crazyellybean Posts: 999 Member
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  • CLFrancois
    CLFrancois Posts: 472 Member
    do the workout, easy on the shins. At least you are still burning calories.
  • 007FatSlayer
    007FatSlayer Posts: 132 Member
    elliptical- low impact
  • Mavrick_RN
    Mavrick_RN Posts: 439 Member
    Damn your picture, Iwaffle.... damn it.

    I was thinking the SAME THING !!
  • Mavrick_RN
    Mavrick_RN Posts: 439 Member
    As with bacon, sex, and sleep, the answer is always yes.

    enough said

    mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm (is that a word?)

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