It depends if your soreness feels like post-exercise stiffness or injury. If it is post-soreness then definitely keep moving. I would start to get back into it. Doing a smaller form of exercise the day after a big one seems to really help me. For example the day after a big soccer game, if I feel sore I will go for a jog and I seem to pull up a lot better than if I don't. If you are actually injured though go for an alternative that gives that area a break (e.g. cycling or swimming).
No, doesn't feel like an injury at all, more just sore and a bit weaker than they were before. I reckon its just the post exercise stuff... so going to the treadmill was a good idea. I only did 20 minutes on an easy walk, but I thought I'd better get back on the horse... tomorrow I aim to do more than the 20 minutes on the treadmill, I'll aim to do the cross trainer as well but I'll leave the rowing machine that hurts thinking about it!!
Christy, my trainer and I talk about "good" pain and "bad" pain. Good is exercise related, bad is injury related. If you're new to the fitness thing, it can be difficult to differentiate between the two. I would be inclined to think it is exercise related pain (good pain) and will subside over the coming week. Day 2 is usually the worst. I find that if I have worked hard and know I'm going to get that kind of pain, I will use the same muscles in a more gentle manner the following day so that the pain on day 2 is less. Did I even make sense then?
The best way to overcome this pain, in my experience, is to do some gentle exercise and lots and lots and lots of stretching. Keep moving. If it is your legs that are hurting, keep moving and make sure you stretch regularly. Every hour (even if it's only 5 min of stretching!). Make sure you stretch right before hopping into bed so you sleep better, and as soon as you get up in the morning. Epsom salt baths will help as will a combination of ice and heat to the related areas. I encourage people to heat (to relax the muscles), stretch, and then ice (to fight inflammation).
If it is really really really bothering you, you can take some panadol or an anti inflammatory such as voltaren.
HTH and good on you! I hope you go back for another class!
well done. It does get easier but then when you step up a notch it hurts again. No pain, no gain ;-) Maybe have a word with the receptionists about which classes are best if you're not very fit. Most gyms have a range of classes to cater to most fitness level.
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that hurts thinking about it!!
well done. It does get easier but then when you step up a notch it hurts again. No pain, no gain ;-) Maybe have a word with the receptionists about which classes are best if you're not very fit. Most gyms have a range of classes to cater to most fitness level.
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