Did 10hour kayaking yesterday, can I do cardio today if my body feels sore?

holysugarcookies
holysugarcookies Posts: 7 Member
edited November 20 in Fitness and Exercise
So yesterday I went paddling for about 10 hours. My arm muscles feel super sore today. Some people say if your body feels sore it's better to give it a day off to recover. But I like exercising every day. So I would skip strength workout and do cardio. Will my body react okay to this? Or should I just rest today and start working out again tomorrow? Cardio = stationary bike.

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  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,416 Member
    edited July 2017
    So do something that is more leg-focused, like running or walking or an elliptical.

    *ets: Oh, or maybe I should read the whole post...how about stationary bike?
  • SonyaCele
    SonyaCele Posts: 2,841 Member
    if you like working out, then work out. There are no rules to anything. The only time its important to rest is if you are tired or if you have specific training goals that require rest. Otherwise if your goal is to enjoy your day, then do your daily workouts and enjoy life.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    I'd be inclined to think that riding should be fine, you'll be working your legs & glutes whereas the kayaking is upper body. 10hrs is quite the paddle!
  • holysugarcookies
    holysugarcookies Posts: 7 Member
    cmriverside wrote: »
    So do something that is more leg-focused, like running or walking or an elliptical.

    *ets: Oh, or maybe I should read the whole post...how about stationary bike?

    hahahah I guess that's what I'm gonna do
  • CattOfTheGarage
    CattOfTheGarage Posts: 2,745 Member
    No need to rest your legs because your arms are tired :)

    Joking apart, I know your legs are probably pretty stiff too, but they weren't doing the bulk of the work, more cramping up in an awkward position, so I imagine a bit of pedalling might make them feel better rather than worse.
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,230 Member
    As others have said, leg stuff (inc stationary bike) would probably help you loosen up a bit. A 10 hour paddle is quite the day, no wonder your arms are tired!
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