Scared of being "sore" after workout class?
porscheMD
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I used to go to barre class everyday, and stopped for the past month. I went two weeks ago for 3 days and was extremely sore. I haven't gone back since because I'm scared of the struggle/soreness. Any tips to get beyond this mental road block?
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The best cure for sore muscles is to use the muscles. If you don't go back to the classes, your muscles will remain sore for longer than if you go back.0
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Love the workout pain! Embrace it, you are actually doing good for your body!0
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chivalryder wrote: »The best cure for sore muscles is to use the muscles. If you don't go back to the classes, your muscles will remain sore for longer than if you go back.
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^ she is telling the truth. I once knew a very wise man who used to call it the 3 day rule - you just have to get through 3 days, and all the pain lessens to a bearable level - whether it be relationship breakups, toothaches, gym soreness - this man has been proven right in every area of my life. Just do it for three days, take day 4 off, and day 5 you will be very surprised with yourself. You've got this!0
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Just do it.0
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The longer you go in between classes, the more sore you're gonna be. The only way to stop being sore is to push through it.0
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If I'm sore the next day can I work out again or do I have to wait until the soreness goes away?0
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Suck it up--soreness should be considered a badge of honor. (Pain, on the other hand...)0
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As long as you are only working out intermittently, you will experience soreness (aka DOMS).
I get REALLY bad DOMS - worse than most people. It can be debilitating if I've taken more than a week or so off. So I don't. I work out consistently, the DOMS goes away after a few workouts, and is replaced by a not-unpleasant tightness in my muscles.
All you can do is work though it.
(Some people will no doubt post here that taking BCAAs or some such thing will prevent or lessen your DOMS. It won't. Nothing will. Take some Aleve on your off days and keep going.)0 -
^ she is telling the truth. I once knew a very wise man who used to call it the 3 day rule - you just have to get through 3 days, and all the pain lessens to a bearable level - whether it be relationship breakups, toothaches, gym soreness - this man has been proven right in every area of my life. Just do it for three days, take day 4 off, and day 5 you will be very surprised with yourself. You've got this!
Oh wow. Those are very wise words
Thank you. I'll try to do it for three days! 0 -
You can absolutely work out the next day (since I'm just getting back on the wagon, I'm sore more days than not and only take Saturdays off), with one caveat: if the soreness affects your form, I wouldn't do anything that you could hurt yourself with (lifting, plyo). If it's really bad, just do a walk and lots of stretching.
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suck it up!0
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Yeah, you really just have to push through it. I get horrible DOMS because I'm older and don't bounce back the way I used to. So I just sort of mentally prepare myself for it, take some ibuprofen maybe like an hour or so before class, drink some coffee, and plan that I'm going to feel like crap in 2-3 days. Oh well. It gets better. And lots of hot showers afterwards. 0
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When doing the class be sure to squeeze your buttocks and inner thighs together (even when doing plies) and lift your abdominals.
Be sure to do a gentle stretch after the class. Do not bounce or push: just ease into the stretch and breathe.
Try a Steam room, sauna, whirl pool or hot bath with epsom salts before bed. And if you find at bedtime you are still sore, take ibuprofen (and milk if stomach is empty)0 -
Someone once asked me what was my motivation to consistently workout, my answer was "PAIN. it hurts too much when I stop!"
But seriously, do your workout. If the DOMS is severe, go light the next day. Definitely use the muscles, but lightly. I will go for a long walk, or bike ride. Movement is better for your muscles. Try your best to continue on schedule as best you can. The more fit you are, the better you will feel.0 -
To a large degree, you're just going to have to deal with it and realize it's not the end of the world. You also need to get used to the idea that this is going to be a difficult, uncomfortable process.
That said, there are things you can do to minimize soreness. Stretch and foam roll as much as you can... I try to do it morning and evening and it does make a difference. Use the muscles that you know typically get sore. If it's your lower body, go for a walk/run/bike ride/etc. If it's your upper body, do some low resistance stuff (exercise bands can be great for this). I frequently plan a run following leg day just to help with recovery. Using the muscle will help keep it lose and speed recovery.
Some people will tell you that increased protein intake can help with soreness, but I don't know if there's any science that speaks to this either way.0 -
Put on your big girl/big boy panties, suck it up and keep going! It may seem harsh, but it's true. The only way to stop being sore after a workout is to consistently work out.
Try to switch up your mindset, look at the post exercise soreness as positive thing, you pushed your body beyond the border of its comfort zone and each workout will continue to move that border a little further away.0 -
I guess I'm weird that way....if I'm not sore the day after a class, I feel like I wasted my time.0
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Put on your big girl/big boy panties, suck it up and keep going! It may seem harsh, but it's true. The only way to stop being sore after a workout is to consistently work out.
this. and never be scared of something just pushes you out side your comfort zone- that's how we grow as people.
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I used to go to barre class everyday, and stopped for the past month. I went two weeks ago for 3 days and was extremely sore. I haven't gone back since because I'm scared of the struggle/soreness. Any tips to get beyond this mental road block?
As crazy as it sounds you will feel better if you work out.0 -
Drink plenty of water before and after the class. Hydration helps muscles not be so sore.0
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I wear my workout pain like a badge on honour Right now I'm sitting funny because my butt muscles are killing me from a particularly brutal TKD class last night, and it just reminds me how hard I worked! 0
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Are you kidding me? You have muscles.....they are gonna hurt if you work them. Suck it up buttercup.0
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Um, sorry if this contradicts the majority of posts here but you can definitely work too hard in a counterproductive way. Anything that grows feels a little bit sore. However, extremely sore is not a mental block that needs to be broken, its an urgent physical warning sign that needs to be listened to. If you ignore it you're going to be building up damage that can have long term consequences.
Please read this article by the New York Times before you swallow the pill of "more is always better" that is being prescribed you here. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/19/magazine/why-are-americans-so-fascinated-with-extreme-fitness.html0
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