Best thing to do while sore??????

lowforshow2002
lowforshow2002 Posts: 17 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
My trainer has intensified my work out. I did legs two days ago and now the back of my legs are so sore it hurts to walk. My protein intake is 235g a day and my fiber is sitting around 60. What else can I do to help not be as sore???? Please share some knowledge.

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  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    I would take a walk.
  • gothchiq
    gothchiq Posts: 4,590 Member
    Soak in an epsom salts bath and make it fairly hot. Also take magnesium and potassium supplements. This makes a big difference for many ppl. It really saves me!
  • Marcus_2015
    Marcus_2015 Posts: 119 Member
    Being sore is ok - try warm baths and light cardio - my daughter is a gymnast and using the elliptical for 20 mins at a light pace really helps her.

    Hydrate and rest.

    If it is worse after 24 hours you should tell your trainer that you need to back down the intensity.

    R
  • lowforshow2002
    lowforshow2002 Posts: 17 Member
    Thank You. I'm firing up the hot tub now. Then I'm going to take a walk.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Do you do stretches before and after your workout? That could save you pain later too.

    I agree with hot soaks, rest, hydrating, and walking.

    Gentle soothing stretches now. If you get tired of the heating pads switch to ice. My doctor says use whichever feels better.
  • Marcus_2015
    Marcus_2015 Posts: 119 Member
    Duh - I forgot stretching...that is key....both before and after!

    R
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,672 Member
    Foam roller helps, too, in addition to the above. Lacking a foam roller (which is easy to find/buy), you can do some good with a tennis ball, rolling pin, or somesuch. But a roller is better for the big muscles.
  • lowforshow2002
    lowforshow2002 Posts: 17 Member
    I stretch before, during, and after. I'll try to stretch now to see if it helps. You guys rock. I enjoy this app
  • lowforshow2002
    lowforshow2002 Posts: 17 Member
    I might see about a yoga class
  • urloved33
    urloved33 Posts: 3,323 Member
    yin yoga. stretch.
  • SonyaCele
    SonyaCele Posts: 2,841 Member
    stetch, foam roll, move, walk, massage, anythign to get the blood flowing to those areas to repair them
    I have a random orbital car polisher that i use to massage my legs when they are sore, best muscle massaging thing ever.
  • mtbiker1069
    mtbiker1069 Posts: 62 Member
    I love being sore. It's the feeling of progress!

    But, I have found that it gets better when I move. Ride a bike, walk while swinging my arms some, stretching ect. Seems to kinda work it's way out.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Just keep working out - I find it helps to keep those muscles working. I am so happy my old trainer is back - looking forward to being soooo freaking sore tomorrow! The trainer we had while he was gone was too easy.
  • ilovecereal1982
    ilovecereal1982 Posts: 1,194 Member
    The best thing to do is have people do things for you!!! Can you grab me a coffee, im kinda sore from getting my burn on last night....
  • Willbenchforcupcakes
    Willbenchforcupcakes Posts: 4,955 Member
    SonyaCele wrote: »
    stetch, foam roll, move, walk, massage, anythign to get the blood flowing to those areas to repair them
    I have a random orbital car polisher that i use to massage my legs when they are sore, best muscle massaging thing ever.

    The buffer! Truly the best thing ever!
  • FrankWhite27330
    FrankWhite27330 Posts: 316 Member
    BCAA they help some..
  • DeserveVictory
    DeserveVictory Posts: 133 Member
    I use a tennis ball as a massager. I started using it to massage my feet from wearing heels, but it works great for other sore muscles. Put the ball between your back and the wall for back pain, or roll it up and down your legs for leg pain. I also agree with the epsom salt bath and stretching/walking. The worst thing you can do is stop moving!
  • starryphoenix
    starryphoenix Posts: 381 Member
    Sauna stretching. I love doing that when I'm sore.
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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,040 Member
    jemhh wrote: »
    I would take a walk.
    This. Movement helps to reduce the pain. Epsom salts advice was good too.

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