Guest guest Posted March 26, 2001 Report Share Posted March 26, 2001 LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT MUSCLE SORENESS!! Last Monday I did my first lower body workout and I'll tell you what - MY CALVES WERE SCREAMING on Tuesday. Hurt even more on Wednesday ! Thought I was going to have to amputate! lol - no seriously - I called my trainer,(making it clear to him I was NOT whining!!) I was so worried about going back in on Friday and doing lower body again, he said, of course, no pain, no gain - hursst so good, doesn't it. Well, I made it through the workout and by Saturday I was no longer walking around like an old woman and by Sunday I felt great - wasn't even walking on my tippy toes anymore - can anyone relate?? Today - no hint of the pain! Although I know I'll feel it from my upper body workout today like I did last week. He told me it will be like this for like two weeks, and then after that not as severe. I can persevere!! 'Cause, as Cougar Mellencamp says it "HURTS SO GOOD!" Ok - I've rambled again. Sorry!! Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2001 Report Share Posted March 26, 2001 LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT MUSCLE SORENESS!! Last Monday I did my first lower body workout and I'll tell you what - MY CALVES WERE SCREAMING on Tuesday. Hurt even more on Wednesday ! Thought I was going to have to amputate! lol - no seriously - I called my trainer,(making it clear to him I was NOT whining!!) I was so worried about going back in on Friday and doing lower body again, he said, of course, no pain, no gain - hursst so good, doesn't it. Well, I made it through the workout and by Saturday I was no longer walking around like an old woman and by Sunday I felt great - wasn't even walking on my tippy toes anymore - can anyone relate?? Today - no hint of the pain! Although I know I'll feel it from my upper body workout today like I did last week. He told me it will be like this for like two weeks, and then after that not as severe. I can persevere!! 'Cause, as Cougar Mellencamp says it "HURTS SO GOOD!" Ok - I've rambled again. Sorry!! Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2001 Report Share Posted March 26, 2001 Hi Marcus....yes, you should still aim for that "10" just like the program states... i found that when I started the first time, my muscles were sore for about two weeks...not can't get out of bed sore...but sore...later it tapered off though...and sore muscles afterward became a welcome indication that I was working hard. Hope this helps. >From: "marcus amann" >Reply-bodyforlife >bodyforlife >Subject: Muscle soreness? >Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2001 00:52:42 -0000 > >Hi, >I just discovered the BFL book and have accepted the challenge. I'm joining >a local gym and will begin shortly. I am concerned however about how much I >should push myself at the start. Years ago, I remember my muscles would get >sore, so much so that I'd find it hard to walk or even lift a toothbrush. >Will this happen if I push myself to "10" with my first workouts? Should I >take it easy or go for it? > >Many thanks, >Marcus Amann >Canberra, Australia. > >_________________________________________________________________________ >Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2001 Report Share Posted March 26, 2001 I (not sure if it was the right thing or not) went full on right from day 1. The next 4 days I was in agony, having trouble sleeping at night and all. I was supposed to do another upper body workout on Friday which I delayed to the Saturday for extra recovery time which seemed to workout very well. I also delayed the first Lower body workout the next week from Monday to Tuesday for extra recovery time again. But as the weeks have gone on, the muscle soarness is now minimal and I am feeling a lot better for it all. Best of luck with it all Darren > Hi, > I just discovered the BFL book and have accepted the challenge. I'm joining > a local gym and will begin shortly. I am concerned however about how much I > should push myself at the start. Years ago, I remember my muscles would get > sore, so much so that I'd find it hard to walk or even lift a toothbrush. > Will this happen if I push myself to " 10 " with my first workouts? Should I > take it easy or go for it? > > Many thanks, > Marcus Amann > Canberra, Australia. > > ______________________________________________________________________ ___ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2001 Report Share Posted March 26, 2001 Go Lighter, lift slower, First two sets light with intent of warming up the muscles, excellent form with the last set to almost failure. It should be at a lighter weight because you are going slower right? The best thing is to lift for 2-4 weeks before an official challenge. You may need to rest longer than the 4-5 days if very sore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2001 Report Share Posted March 26, 2001 Marcus, Congratulations for accepting the challenge. This is a great program. I would say GO FOR IT! I love that sore feeling that lets me know that I'm making progress and that I did push myself during my workouts. I'm in my 10th week, and after I've had a really good upper body workout, I can hardly hold the telephone for an hour or two. After I've had a really good lower body workout, I have trouble walking out of the gym and to my car without looking like there's something wrong with me. Oh, how I love the feeling! Good luck on your challenge, and keep us posted with your goals and progress. Remeber that this group is here to help! Kathy > Hi, > I just discovered the BFL book and have accepted the challenge. I'm joining > a local gym and will begin shortly. I am concerned however about how much I > should push myself at the start. Years ago, I remember my muscles would get > sore, so much so that I'd find it hard to walk or even lift a toothbrush. > Will this happen if I push myself to " 10 " with my first workouts? Should I > take it easy or go for it? > > Many thanks, > Marcus Amann > Canberra, Australia. > > ______________________________________________________________________ ___ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2001 Report Share Posted March 27, 2001 " Pain is weakness leaving the body. " Bill Glenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2001 Report Share Posted March 27, 2001 " Pain is weakness leaving the body. " Bill Glenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2001 Report Share Posted March 27, 2001 In a message dated 3/26/01 6:38:15 PM Eastern Standard Time, marcus_amann@... writes: << I just discovered the BFL book and have accepted the challenge. I'm joining a local gym and will begin shortly. I am concerned however about how much I should push myself at the start. Years ago, I remember my muscles would get sore, so much so that I'd find it hard to walk or even lift a toothbrush. >> Others may disagree but I suggest during a one week " warm up " of the BFL plan where you ease your muscles into the workout. If you haven't lifted weights in ages, maybe go in and do one of those " get to know the machines " type tour with the gym staff where you do one set of 8-10 reps on each machine to become familiar with how to use them with proper form. Go with a light to moderate weight to " wake " your muscles up. A couple days later start on the upperbody/cardio/lowerbody routine but at a more moderate weight/pace then when you officially begin week 1. Better to ease into the process then shock your system and not be able to move for 2-3 days and get all discouraged. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2001 Report Share Posted March 27, 2001 Each persons 5 and each persons 10 is different depending upon their current condition. Go for it at your pace for your condition and keep making progress. Kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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