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HELP!!!

novalee13
novalee13 Posts: 14 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey guys! I have a question. . . I hit my workout extra hard yesterday. It hurts to walk! Should I still work out today, or will that damage the muscles?

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  • allibabaadw
    allibabaadw Posts: 10 Member
    Whenever this happens to me my more experienced work out-loving friends tell me its important to give your body a break so relax tomorrow or work out another part of your body. Good luck!
  • Chenoachem
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
    Sometimes a really light workout like an easy stretch session or walk can warm up your muscles and you recover faster.
  • thisismynewmindset
    thisismynewmindset Posts: 273 Member
    ALWAYS remember to stretch before and especially after each workout... makes the "next day pain" less, or event absent.
  • eates
    eates Posts: 334 Member
    Do something light to help work the lactic acid out of your muscles. take a walk and then stretch gently or go for a swim and then stretch. Drink tons & tons of water too, that will help flush the lactic acid out.
  • Workout today but use different muscles...
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