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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If your current fitness goals include walking around your yard, going up and down stairs, and trying to touch your toes, you are wildly overthinking this.

Keep doing lots of stretching. Focus on moving more, walking for longer times and distances, and lifting heavier weights. You don’t need the internet for this part.[/quote]

This answer is not particularly helpful.

First, the OP also says he/she does strength training and ballet/yoga.

Second, I am in a similar situation trying to rebuild my fitness through walking/jogging and just picked up resistance training again.  I also get bad muscle soreness and tightness.  I agree that strength through range of motion will help- and I'm working on it.

OP, things that have helped me-
1. Look for videos/routines that focus on "mobility".  Peloton has some, but they are everywhere.
2. Potassium- a banana after a workout does wonders
3. Rest- don't work the same muscles too close together.  Particularly when you are just starting.  Give your muscles a few days to rest.  If you just keep hammering at them (through weight-training, running, or overzealous strething) it will make it worse
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I am the strength through range of motion poster.

I agree with all of this. I would add drinking a lot of water. As in your primary drink all day. And SLEEP. Like real sleep. Also consider magnesium. I started taking it for muscle benefits and it really does help me sleep at night.

I eat a boat load of bananas. Super cheap source of carbs and fantastic for post exercise food and portable and the skin is biodegradable. I usually have a banana and natural peanut butter sandwich after a big workout (2-5 hours) as a meal bridge. I don’t use non real fuel products or shakes after workouts.  It’s got what the body needs.

OP-good luck! [/quote]

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