How do you combat the soreness/stiffness?
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Anonymous
| I've started a regular training program. It was a big deal to take this step b/c it's been a long time since I worked out and I have put on a lot of weight. I know soreness is a sign that I worked out, but this is a but more challenging that before. The stairs, climbing into my car, sitting on a lower surface, etc. are all painful. What do you do to help this phase be less painful? Thank you!! |
Anonymous
| Stretching usually helps. How often are you training? How long is the soreness lasting? More than a day? |
Anonymous
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Light movement helps me. Take a walk, do some yoga, stretch.
I am typically only really sore after the first couple of workout after a break or when I add in new exercises. |
Anonymous
| Regular stretching and good hydration. And don't overdo it; build up intensity and duration gradually. Give your muscles time to adapt. |
Anonymous
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Epsom salt baths, 2 cups in a bath.
There are some magnesium foams/gels that you can buy at Walmart and drug stores and apply to the areas that ache. |
Anonymous
| This is my 2nd week in and I'm doing strength training 2-3 times a week. On day 2, I'm still pretty sore. I'll try some yoga today and make time for an epsom bath. I've tried stretching, but I'm not sure it was making a difference. I'm usually pretty flexible, but not with this stiffness. Power through! |
Anonymous
| Hot shower after and massage. |
Anonymous
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If it’s really bad, I know I overdid it. I don’t think that climbing into your car should be painful.
I would make sure you are still moving, take a rest from intense activity, and then get back into it more slowly. You are going to live for many more years, there is no need to rush q lifestyle change. |
Anonymous
| I got to a water fitness class the next day. It helps to gently move and stretch my muscles |
Anonymous
| Learn to love it |
Anonymous
| You are likely overestimating how intense your routine needs to be. Right now you are building the habit back - worry more about that and focus on short sessions with a few basic moves. |
Anonymous
| Add regular yoga to your routine for help in the long run. In the short term, epsom salt baths. |
Anonymous
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I make a tart cheery juice smoothie after workout - google it
I think it's helpful massage baths with epsom salt |
Anonymous
| My hips are SUPER stiff and tight, not sure which exercises I should be doing. |
Anonymous
Hip circles https://www.menshealth.com/uk/fitness/a753427/standing-hip-circle/ |