Is it ok to workout with sore muscles?

stacief82
stacief82 Posts: 109 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I only have 15-20lbs to lose, so I wanted to gradually work some strength training into my routine. I have planned out my week to include strength training on my total gym Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, then work in some extra walks throughout the week as my schedule allows. Well it happens that this week I also started a bowling league on Monday, so between that and my workout on Tuesday, I am still slightly sore this morning. Is it still OK, to do my normal workout this evening? The great thing about the total gym is it incorporates stretching into the workout, which I know would be beneficial. Thoughts?

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  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    Slightly sore or hurting? If you're only a bit sore, that's normal. You're supposed to feel something after you use muscles more than you've used them before. But if you are hurting, you are damaged and should wait until you heal.
  • Escloflowne
    Escloflowne Posts: 2,038 Member
    If you're just sore and not injured(you would know), getting to your workout will be the hardest part and it will be all mental. I've found working out when sore will actually make the muscles feel better.
  • CancerSurvivor2014
    CancerSurvivor2014 Posts: 111 Member
    If it wasn't OK; I never would be able to work out regularly. Like mentioned above, if soreness is severe, you may want to take a day or two off. A tip to combat leg soreness: At the end of a heavy leg day workout; get on the bike for 10-15 mins at light resistance. It will greatly reduce soreness.
  • Colorscheme
    Colorscheme Posts: 1,179 Member
    If it's slightly sore, I'd say you can keep going as long as it doesn't bother you. if it does, then you might need a rest day. I take two rest days a week even though I only do cardio.
  • stacief82
    stacief82 Posts: 109 Member
    Just slightly sore today, definately not injured (I was very athletic in high school and know what pulled/torn muscles feel like). I guess I am more out of shape than I thought because I didn't expect to still be feeling it today! I am going to push through tonight. Thanks for your responses.
  • Colorscheme
    Colorscheme Posts: 1,179 Member
    You can take an otc pain reliever if it bothers you and maybe try stretching first to reduce some of the soreness :smiley:
  • eep223
    eep223 Posts: 624 Member
    I usually find that working through the soreness helps it to feel better, but if it's really bad, taking a day or two off in the beginning can really help.
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