Sore Muscles!

Although they're different workouts are they exercising the same muscle groups? If so then a day of light cardio is probably the best bet.

If you're working different parts of your body then it's your choice.

Personally, I have a low pain threshold - I'd probably opt for a recovery day (easy cardio)

If you are aiming to build some muscle then if you are still sore then that means your muscles are still repairing themselves. To interrupt that would be detrimental

If you decide to push through, your muscles will warm up and stretch out and the pain will likely pass (dependent on how sore you are of course).

I would say if you are working the same muscle groups then stay away and rest. If not then go for it.

What are you doing in your work outs?

In general I'd work through it but at a much slower pace. OR go for a 45 minute walk. The first 15 will be still, but you'll loosen up. For future work outs I'd dial back the intensity for a while while you break yourself in, then increase it over time.

The last thing I'd do is take the day off. The way I look at it, you're trying to build a new habit.

Well the first day was ALL core and ab workout. You do the routine, take a rest for 90 sec, and then do it again, 90 sec, and then again. 3x's. Yesterday, however, it was a slight mix. There was some lower ab workout, but mostly it was leg and all over body. And it was also 3x's, but I could only get through 2 1/2. TODAY, it is the 100 pyramid, with a different twist:

100 jumping jacks
90 Russian twists
80 squats
70 leg lifts
60 jumping jacks
50 Russian twists
40 jump squats
30 push ups
20 jumping jacks
10 min. of running

... and I do that all only once.

That seems like a lot to start with. Maybe instead of a 10 minute run, you do a 30 minute brisk walk (3.5 MPH)? - at least for a week or so.

When just starting out, sore muscles are normal. I find that when I'm sore, it helps speed up the healing process by continuing to work out. Gets the blood flowing to the muscles and helps get out the lactic acid that is causing the soreness. The second day is usually the worst and then it starts to go away. With that said, be careful not to overdue to the point of injury. Have to listen to your body and what its trying to tell you. There are times I walk into the gym and leave about two minutes later cause I can tell my body is in need of some rest. Just don't use the soreness as an excuse to quit. It'll get better the more you work out, to the point where you aren't sore after your workout.....so keep up the great work!!!!!

I've JUST started my strength training, like, I've done two days of it. Did some Sunday, and I could hardly move on Monday (work was SO MUCH FUN, lol). I forced myself to walk my dog on Monday to get some 'cardio' in and use my muscles. Yesterday I had another strength training day and I was worried as my muscles were still very sore. So I opted to do some light cardio as my warm up (Dance Dance Revolution) and then did my strength training. I also took the time to stretch after I was done. This morning my legs are a little achy, but no where near as bad as the previous days.

How much have you stretched your muscles since your workout? This might help some!

If it was me, I'd probably do the workout today, but do it more slowly or cut my reps/sets down some.

If you are aiming to build some muscle then if you are still sore then that means your muscles are still repairing themselves. To interrupt that would be detrimental

If you decide to push through, your muscles will warm up and stretch out and the pain will likely pass (dependent on how sore you are of course).

I would say if you are working the same muscle groups then stay away and rest. If not then go for it.

This is what you want to do. Be sure to consume protein, which will help with the repair process. If you work through soreness too much you are just repeatedly tearing your muscles without letting them recover and rebuild. You'll find you'll be less sore each time you do the workout as your body adjusts.

I would do some light(ish) cardo - walking is a good one.
Make sure you drink water, eat protein and STRETCH.
I love being sore, but I also limit my strength training to every other day (do cardio +/- yoga on my non-lifting days).

You need to give any muscle you've worked out 48 hrs rest before working it again. A split routine of Weights Day 1, Cardio Day 2, Weights, Cardio, Weights then Cardio is basic and great. On the weight lifting days I would do something like Day 1 chest and back, Day 3 would be Arms (bis, tris and forearms) Day 5 could be Legs and Shoulders. Just give the muscle time to repair itself.

What you are feeling is Onset Muscle Soreness. It's lactic acid build up in the muscles. Push thru to get it over with but follow what I've outlined above.

None of these exercises require weights. They are body workouts only, so I'm just lifting my own weight.

That being the case I would say just push through it as well as you can. Do some light cardio to warm up and it should help you feel less sore during exercise.

Don't worry. With regular exercise the soreness eventually subsides to just being minimally noticeable. You'll still feel it but it won't be crippling like it is now. I know the feeling. Keep up the good work.