Anonymous
Post 01/16/2018 15:12     Subject: Should your muscles always be sore after an intense workout?
Anonymous wrote:I work out daily and don't always get sore. If I'm sore after something I usually do, it might mean I worked too hard elsewhere. My normal lifting routine is a maintenance routine. I get sore after running if I push myself. (I don't always push myself.)

I'm sore today, though, because I had sporadic yoga attendance for the last three weeks and then did yoga 3 times in the last 3 days. (my normal routine is Sat/Sun/Mon/Wed.) I also lifted on Friday and Monday and ran Sat/Sun/Tues. I also hauled a bunch of stuff around the house including putting away two big Christmas trees. So the combination of all that has me sore.


wow! Studly! You ran and did yoga on the same day? How old are you? I, unfortunately, cannot run anymore, my knees start to feel like I have gravel inside when I do. Can only do one intense workout a day.
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2018 15:10     Subject: Should your muscles always be sore after an intense workout?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Did you stretch pre and post work out?
Did you rehydrate?
Did you have a protein shake and replenish enzymes?


I stretch pre-but never post-
I rehydrate only with water no enzymes
Never had a protein shake


Then you should start doing all the above especially post work out stretching - SUPER important and probably one of the main reasons you're sore.

Since you're doing an intense muscle work out, consider a protein shake. It's tremendously helpful in muscle recovery.

Anonymous
Post 01/16/2018 15:06     Subject: Re:Should your muscles always be sore after an intense workout?
I eat only animal and veggie protein from the actual food source so I get all the fiber-no juicing for me so far. I snuck up terribly on carbs during holidays and am slowly weaning off again this month but haven't gained any weight but have leveled off--but have gotten more sculpted in the last month of stuffing cake in my mouth for some reason.

JK. I have stopped with the cake--morning biscuit is killing me tho. DO NOT EVER want to get big! just lean, flexible and yes, a 4 pack would be nice.
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2018 14:59     Subject: Should your muscles always be sore after an intense workout?
Anonymous wrote:Did you stretch pre and post work out?
Did you rehydrate?
Did you have a protein shake and replenish enzymes?


I stretch pre-but never post-
I rehydrate only with water no enzymes
Never had a protein shake
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2018 14:58     Subject: Re:Should your muscles always be sore after an intense workout?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'm confused about the 5 reps of 3, 80 lbs of weight all major muscle groups part. Can you clarify? Have you been doing the same weight in your workouts for the last 10 months- that would easily be a reason you don't feel sore. Also, it doesn't make sense to use the same weight for all major muscles?

If you want to keep getting results, you will need to make a change somewhere in the routine.


OP here. Thanks. We do Nautilus (I'm a weenie, I know!) Ha! I started out at these weights:

15 on biceps,
10 on longhead triceps,
30 on rhomboids,
25 on abdominals
25 on pecs
25 on deltoids and traps,
30 on abductors and glutes,
15 on inductors and gracilus,
30 on vasti and quad area,
40 doing squats--so a bunch of muscles there

My DH started at twice the weight and has doubled or tripled his weights. Neither of us had done any real lifting before but we have a trainer.


I'd love to see photos of how you work your inductors.


haha I bet you would--bad boy!
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2018 14:57     Subject: Should your muscles always be sore after an intense workout?
Did you stretch pre and post work out?
Did you rehydrate?
Did you have a protein shake and replenish enzymes?
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2018 14:57     Subject: Re:Should your muscles always be sore after an intense workout?
Thanks for all the responses! I (we) lift the weight incredibly slowly to max out on muscle failure level and reduce injury risk. I will try maybe holding the poses longer in Vinyasa class although it's a bit difficult to regulate since it's a flow class and everything is always moving from one pose to the next.
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2018 14:55     Subject: Re:Should your muscles always be sore after an intense workout?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'm confused about the 5 reps of 3, 80 lbs of weight all major muscle groups part. Can you clarify? Have you been doing the same weight in your workouts for the last 10 months- that would easily be a reason you don't feel sore. Also, it doesn't make sense to use the same weight for all major muscles?

If you want to keep getting results, you will need to make a change somewhere in the routine.


OP here. Thanks. We do Nautilus (I'm a weenie, I know!) Ha! I started out at these weights:

15 on biceps,
10 on longhead triceps,
30 on rhomboids,
25 on abdominals
25 on pecs
25 on deltoids and traps,
30 on abductors and glutes,
15 on inductors and gracilus,
30 on vasti and quad area,
40 doing squats--so a bunch of muscles there

My DH started at twice the weight and has doubled or tripled his weights. Neither of us had done any real lifting before but we have a trainer.


I'd love to see photos of how you work your inductors.
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2018 14:52     Subject: Re:Should your muscles always be sore after an intense workout?
Anonymous wrote:I'm confused about the 5 reps of 3, 80 lbs of weight all major muscle groups part. Can you clarify? Have you been doing the same weight in your workouts for the last 10 months- that would easily be a reason you don't feel sore. Also, it doesn't make sense to use the same weight for all major muscles?

If you want to keep getting results, you will need to make a change somewhere in the routine.


OP here. Thanks. We do Nautilus (I'm a weenie, I know!) Ha! I started out at these weights:

15 on biceps,
10 on longhead triceps,
30 on rhomboids,
25 on abdominals
25 on pecs
25 on deltoids and traps,
30 on abductors and glutes,
15 on inductors and gracilus,
30 on vasti and quad area,
40 doing squats--so a bunch of muscles there

My DH started at twice the weight and has doubled or tripled his weights. Neither of us had done any real lifting before but we have a trainer.
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2018 13:42     Subject: Should your muscles always be sore after an intense workout?
I do solidcore 2-3 times/week, and I'm not usually sore, even with getting to muscle failure during class. I agree that it's not the best metric for a workout. Focus on lifting more, holding a pose for longer, whatever, and go from there.
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2018 12:17     Subject: Should your muscles always be sore after an intense workout?
I work out daily and don't always get sore. If I'm sore after something I usually do, it might mean I worked too hard elsewhere. My normal lifting routine is a maintenance routine. I get sore after running if I push myself. (I don't always push myself.)

I'm sore today, though, because I had sporadic yoga attendance for the last three weeks and then did yoga 3 times in the last 3 days. (my normal routine is Sat/Sun/Mon/Wed.) I also lifted on Friday and Monday and ran Sat/Sun/Tues. I also hauled a bunch of stuff around the house including putting away two big Christmas trees. So the combination of all that has me sore.
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2018 11:38     Subject: Re:Should your muscles always be sore after an intense workout?
I'm confused about the 5 reps of 3, 80 lbs of weight all major muscle groups part. Can you clarify? Have you been doing the same weight in your workouts for the last 10 months- that would easily be a reason you don't feel sore. Also, it doesn't make sense to use the same weight for all major muscles?

If you want to keep getting results, you will need to make a change somewhere in the routine.
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2018 09:39     Subject: Should your muscles always be sore after an intense workout?
Sore isn't always a good thing. If you start something brand new or start again after a break, it's normal. But you shouldn't be sore after your regular, routine workout - even if you are increasing intensity/difficulty etc. Measure your challenge level in different ways - if you can increase your reps above 12-15, increase the weight. I don't do yoga, but there's probably different ways to test your intensity.
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2018 09:18     Subject: Should your muscles always be sore after an intense workout?
This depends significantly from person to person. I am never sore from the regular classes I take - I only get sore when I try something new. It has nothing to do with not challenging myself or using the right weights.

It doesn't mean my regular classes are the same day-to-day, but my muscle retains memory in the movement and style (unless it's been months since I did something), and just doesn't get sore. I have to really switch it up to get sore.
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2018 09:15     Subject: Should your muscles always be sore after an intense workout?
I am a 57 y o woman. For 10 months this is my regimen each week:
[b]-1 hour of weight lifting 2X a week (5 reps of 3, 80lbs of weight all major muscle groups with 5 minute breaks every 20 minutes),
-2 days of 50 minute moderate to high-intensity pilates workout,
-and 3 days of 1.25 hours of Vinyasa Yoga level 2.

I had a high-intensity vinyasa level 2 yoga class (pouring with sweat in a 65ºF room) yesterday and I'm not sore! I used to always be up until the 8 month mark when I kick my regimen up a notch wi3 days of yoga instead of 2. Why aren't I sore today??? Am I not challenging myself enough in the workout?