Re: [NN]protocol for sore muscles?

[Guest guest]

This is something i've always wondered -- what's the best thing to do for

overworked, sore muscles? I did a bunch of squats with weight and a lot of

lunges -- little too much in all and was really sore for a few days. Are you

supposed to now work at all? Or just not lift weights with those muscles?

Tia,

Elaine

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/28/04 11:52:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

itchyink@... writes:

This is something i've always wondered -- what's the best thing to do for

overworked, sore muscles? I did a bunch of squats with weight and a lot of

lunges -- little too much in all and was really sore for a few days. Are you

supposed to now work at all? Or just not lift weights with those muscles?

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You only do that if you want to stay sore longer. The best thing to do is

*work* those muscles lightly. Do the same exercise that you got sore with, but

with much lighter weight. Do some cardio if you want to get the blood pumping.

Make sure also that you are getting lots and lots of protein, stretching, and

getting lots of sleep.

Chris

[Guest guest]

You could lightly work the muscles the next day. Stretch later after your

work out. Take a warm bath with 1-2 cups epson salts, the evening after

your work out. Get a massage. Drink plenty of water.

Hope this helps.

C

Re: protocol for sore muscles?

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> This is something i've always wondered -- what's the best thing to do for

> overworked, sore muscles? I did a bunch of squats with weight and a lot of

> lunges -- little too much in all and was really sore for a few days. Are

you

> supposed to now work at all? Or just not lift weights with those muscles?

> Tia,

> Elaine

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[Guest guest]

I find it's best to ward of soreness before it happens. to do this i try to

take antioxidants around workout time, make sure to get adequate post

workout nutrition to help aid in muscle regeneration (whey protein or

something with protein in it, and some carbs), and icing several times after

the workout. stretching, baths, relaxation etc are alway good advice too.

just don't stretch before you workout (this reduces the tension in the

muscles which can reduce strength). you can also use Arnica gel for sore

muscles as well. it's a natural remedy. it's also good for bruises. light

work on the sore muscle the next day is good, as is walking (if it's a lower

body soreness). DON'T stop moving.

Re: protocol for sore muscles?

This is something i've always wondered -- what's the best thing to do for

overworked, sore muscles? I did a bunch of squats with weight and a lot of

lunges -- little too much in all and was really sore for a few days. Are you

supposed to now work at all? Or just not lift weights with those muscles?

Tia,

Elaine

[Guest guest]

>and icing several times after

> the workout.

Finally -- icing is good for me! I've always preferred it to the cake.

Just kidding. Thanks for the advice. Sometimes i accidentally overdo it and

will get my sore butt up off the couch and go for a light workout next time.

Elaine

[Guest guest]

Soaking in a hot tub is nice too.

>You could lightly work the muscles the next day. Stretch later after your

>work out. Take a warm bath with 1-2 cups epson salts, the evening after

>your work out. Get a massage. Drink plenty of water.

>Hope this helps.

> C

Heidi Jean

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/29/04 11:50:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

lisabujak@... writes:

just don't stretch before you workout (this reduces the tension in the

muscles which can reduce strength).

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There's a lot of conflicting opinion on this one, but based on muscle

micro-anatomy, it makes the most sense that *some* stretching will increase

strength,

while over stretching will decrease strength. However, it's pretty

impossible to tell what's going on inside your cells while your stretching, so

I'm not

sure the best way to determine the boundaries between " enough stretching " and

" too much stretching. "

Chris