Ok I worked out... now what??

MonkeyGirl · Jun 25th, 2008, 02:21 PM

Ok so i worked out a few days ago. usually i just do some cardio because i have heard that is the best way to loose a little bit of fat. the difference between my usual routine and this last time was that i was with my friend at her gym. i told her that i wanted to work on my stomach and my legs so she put me to work. at the end it was two hours later and it was kinda hard to walk my legs were so weak. the next morning i woke up and my whole body was super stiff. it was hard for me to walk places and even get in and out of the car. i thought that maybe if i did a little bit of light moving and have a good nights rest that it would be a bit better in the morning. well, i woke up this morning and it felt the exact same. it is literally at the point where i can barely bend down without it hurting

. does anybody have any tips on how to ease the pain of sore, overworked muscles??
thanks

kbell · Jun 25th, 2008, 02:41 PM

Take a nice long bath - this will pass. In the past if I did too much weight work sometimes I could barely walk to my car and my leg shook on the pedals. Or my arms hurt so bad they'd shake if I lifted a pitcher. Once your body gets used to it it will take less time to recover. Make sure you stretch.

ChristyR143 · Jun 25th, 2008, 02:56 PM

Yes, stretching is key. Also, for me, it usually hurts more on the second day after working out than the first. Not sure why. But the more you move, the better it gets.

LV Luvr · Jun 25th, 2008, 03:43 PM

Workout again. Like walking or yoga/pilates. It will get the lactic acid flowing.

Charles · Jun 25th, 2008, 05:14 PM

^^
I wouldn't recommend that until your muscles have time to heal a bit. IT sounds like she worked you hardcore and you're super sore. By the third day you should be feeling better. Warm baths will help and massages. The massage will hurt like hell, but it will help in the long run.
Next time, ease into it a bit more. There's no reason to kill yourself trying to get into shape.

galligator · Jun 25th, 2008, 05:46 PM

^^
All of the above.
Let your body recover & then work your intensity up at a level & pace you can handle. This is why a lot of us who do weights alternate which days we work different areas. Muscle groups like a day to recover before being stressed again, more if you overdo it.

sierrasun1 · Jun 25th, 2008, 06:02 PM

Maybe some helpful things...
Light cardio of some kind the day after to encourage circulation
Warm Epsom salt !!!!
I read an article once that mentioned taking Vitamin C and E after strenous workout might help as well (whereas NSAID's like ibuprofen not so much)

Soreness often peaks at the 48 hour mark, so I'm hoping tomorrow you'll feel a little better!

artjen · Jun 26th, 2008, 02:43 PM

If you keep working out you will find quickly that you will be much less sore. Don't stop.

gypsumrose · Jun 26th, 2008, 02:55 PM

massage - if I've worked out really hard for the first time in a long time I'll always try to massage my legs or arms or whatever before I go to bed. it can make a pretty big difference!

natalie1885 · Jun 28th, 2008, 04:07 AM

massage to help heal with icy hot or some sort of topical ointment overnight & the next time you work out, definitely stretch after you've warmed up your muscles for at least 5-10 minutes...and then stretch again post workout. this really helps.
once your body becomes used to it, you'll become that much more flexible.
hope this helps!

Junkenpo · Jun 28th, 2008, 03:13 PM

drink a protein shake.... the protein will help your sore muscles build back up, and make sure you're getting your potassium to help prevent cramping... and drink lots of water... stay hydrated!

mundodabolsa · Jun 28th, 2008, 03:34 PM

when my legs are really sore, I still try to do a little exercise. usually a low-resistance, short stint (like 10-20 minutes max) on the elliptical makes my muscles feel better. especially because then I can get them warm enough for a really good stretch, which always helps me.

Jun 25th, 2008, 02:21 PM	#1
MonkeyGirl ♥ Dwight ♥ Joined: Dec 2007 Location: L.V. Lalaland ;) Posts: 1,496	Ok I worked out... now what?? Ok so i worked out a few days ago. usually i just do some cardio because i have heard that is the best way to loose a little bit of fat. the difference between my usual routine and this last time was that i was with my friend at her gym. i told her that i wanted to work on my stomach and my legs so she put me to work. at the end it was two hours later and it was kinda hard to walk my legs were so weak. the next morning i woke up and my whole body was super stiff. it was hard for me to walk places and even get in and out of the car. i thought that maybe if i did a little bit of light moving and have a good nights rest that it would be a bit better in the morning. well, i woke up this morning and it felt the exact same. it is literally at the point where i can barely bend down without it hurting . does anybody have any tips on how to ease the pain of sore, overworked muscles?? thanks __________________ My Hopefuls LV Damier Ebene Speedy 30 (Christmas time!!) [] Marc Jacobs Daisy Perfume [] Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Starfish Pendant [] Chanel Le Vernis Blue Satin Nail Polish [] Louis Vuitton Key and Change Holder (not sure which color?)[] Rebecca Minkoff Cloud Grey Nikki Bag []

Jun 25th, 2008, 02:41 PM	#2
kbell Member Joined: Aug 2007 Location: MA Posts: 1,936	Take a nice long bath - this will pass. In the past if I did too much weight work sometimes I could barely walk to my car and my leg shook on the pedals. Or my arms hurt so bad they'd shake if I lifted a pitcher. Once your body gets used to it it will take less time to recover. Make sure you stretch. __________________ Is it football season yet? All out ban in progress

Jun 25th, 2008, 02:56 PM	#3
ChristyR143 But it was on sale!! Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,787	Yes, stretching is key. Also, for me, it usually hurts more on the second day after working out than the first. Not sure why. But the more you move, the better it gets. __________________

Jun 25th, 2008, 03:43 PM	#4
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Jun 26th, 2008, 02:55 PM	#9
gypsumrose :) Joined: Oct 2007 Location: IL Posts: 1,531	massage - if I've worked out really hard for the first time in a long time I'll always try to massage my legs or arms or whatever before I go to bed. it can make a pretty big difference! __________________ Desperately seeking a Wine Morning After Mini.... Otherwise, delighted with my Pilot Parchment/Mahogany Carly

Jun 25th, 2008, 05:14 PM	#5
Charles Sucks at budgeting Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 3,555	^^ I wouldn't recommend that until your muscles have time to heal a bit. IT sounds like she worked you hardcore and you're super sore. By the third day you should be feeling better. Warm baths will help and massages. The massage will hurt like hell, but it will help in the long run. Next time, ease into it a bit more. There's no reason to kill yourself trying to get into shape.

Jun 25th, 2008, 05:46 PM	#6
galligator Mostly Harmless Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 750	^^ All of the above. Let your body recover & then work your intensity up at a level & pace you can handle. This is why a lot of us who do weights alternate which days we work different areas. Muscle groups like a day to recover before being stressed again, more if you overdo it.

Jun 25th, 2008, 06:02 PM	#7
sierrasun1 Member Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 303	Maybe some helpful things... Light cardio of some kind the day after to encourage circulation Warm Epsom salt !!!! I read an article once that mentioned taking Vitamin C and E after strenous workout might help as well (whereas NSAID's like ibuprofen not so much) Soreness often peaks at the 48 hour mark, so I'm hoping tomorrow you'll feel a little better!

Jun 26th, 2008, 02:43 PM	#8
artjen Young @ Art Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 799	If you keep working out you will find quickly that you will be much less sore. Don't stop.

Jun 28th, 2008, 04:07 AM	#10
natalie1885 ♥'s her sunshine bag Joined: Jun 2008 Location: ♥ Cloud9 ♥ Posts: 1,499	massage to help heal with icy hot or some sort of topical ointment overnight & the next time you work out, definitely stretch after you've warmed up your muscles for at least 5-10 minutes...and then stretch again post workout. this really helps. once your body becomes used to it, you'll become that much more flexible. hope this helps! __________________ my sunshine bag: mulTiColor speedy 30

Jun 28th, 2008, 03:13 PM	#11
Junkenpo Kindness is a choice Joined: Jan 2007 Location: 2500 miles from any continental landmass Posts: 2,428	drink a protein shake.... the protein will help your sore muscles build back up, and make sure you're getting your potassium to help prevent cramping... and drink lots of water... stay hydrated! __________________ Love the animals: God has given them the rudiments of thought and joy untroubled-- Fyodor Dostoyevsky] PONDERING: Damier Pochette Melville, mini pochette, Naviglio; Ivoire Epi Alma; Amarante cles or keyholder...

Jun 28th, 2008, 03:34 PM	#12
mundodabolsa Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,018	when my legs are really sore, I still try to do a little exercise. usually a low-resistance, short stint (like 10-20 minutes max) on the elliptical makes my muscles feel better. especially because then I can get them warm enough for a really good stretch, which always helps me.