My muscles ache...carry on?

Givemewings
Givemewings Posts: 864 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I did day 2 of level 2 30 day shred a couple of days ago. It killed my abdominal muscles and they still hurt. I had a rest day from the shred yesterday but did some cardio. Should I start again today and work through the pain or would it be more beneficial to give my muscles a chance to recover??

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  • wendyannie1976
    wendyannie1976 Posts: 205 Member
    aches are good shows that you have worked the muscles, so long as just an ache and not pain then carry on, you are just achieving results and the workout will help the muscles and aches settle down,. the more often you do it the less aches you will have and they won't last as long.

    enjoy x
  • TinaS88
    TinaS88 Posts: 817 Member
    Abs are probably the only muscle that can ache and it's okay to keep pushing through it.. Keep going! The burn is letting you know you are doing it right!
  • Givemewings
    Givemewings Posts: 864 Member
    Thanks guys. So i did the 30 day shred. It was hard...but I managed better than I thought I would. Thanks for the advice.
  • BuffTexan
    BuffTexan Posts: 270
    Listen to your body, it tells you what it needs/wants. Muscle growth/repair happens during "rest" so it's really important to have a good nights' sleep. Tina is right, abs (and calves) can be pushed hard just about every-other day. Other body parts (chest, legs, lats, shoulders) should really be given some time to repair themselves before hitting them again.

    On an un-related note: does anyone know how to subscribe to a thread I post in? I'd like to get an email if someone replies to this thread. Also, add me as your friend! :-)
  • flabwillbefab
    flabwillbefab Posts: 161 Member
    i needed to know this as well,,,,, always wondered if it means you need a little break? or you need to push your self to get over it,, i mean,,, little break,,thats why im over weight now,,cuz of too many little break,,,, so its based on the quote i like?? suck it up princess,,,,,lol
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