Sore after training

[N.O. Muay Thai]

First off I am really out of shape. I am 5'10" and about 250. I am not sure if I am overtraining by going 6 days a week for 2 hours each day. My joints in my ankles and wrist are getting pretty sore, I would guess this is common but there are othe people who go about as much as me and don't have that problem.

[Northren Ogre]

I'd say if you're just starting out, then you are overtraining. cut back to three days a week of training to give your body time to repair. alternate your training days, such as Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with training and do some other activity on tuesdays and thursdays if you are looking to lose weight. Tuesdays and thursdays would be perfect for some weight training(lower weight 10-15 reps per set for weight loss and muscular endurance.) Hope you feel better.

[WhiteBelt]

If you opt for the weight training I suggest you do a full body routine each day, and not a split. It will help with regards to your MA training. Keep your reps in the 10-15 range for few months to learn the technique properly.

[PrideampPoise]

I was 5' 5", 247 lbs at one time...

 

The advice already given is good, though it would help to know exactly what you are doing for your training.

 

Try to stick with low impact actvities, especially if you are already feeling sore that day.

 

Weight training when you are already sore is pretty pointless. Also, go with lower weight/higher reps, at least until your joints can handle the pressure.

[Rich67]

First off I am really out of shape. I am 5'10" and about 250. I am not sure if I am overtraining by going 6 days a week for 2 hours each day. My joints in my ankles and wrist are getting pretty sore, I would guess this is common but there are othe people who go about as much as me and don't have that problem.

Don't get into the "more is better" thought process when it comes to working out....it's not true. Especially if it's your JOINTS that are sore after a workout. You should be getting MUSCLE soreness. Make sure that the soreness isn't the muscles of the calf, deltoids, etc. before making that decision. If your joints hurt, you are putting too much stress on the to fast. Ease into it. To lose weight, start by doing LOW IMPACT cardio. This is walking on the treadmill, or riding the stationary bike. You should do a 20 minute cardio program to start with, working up to 40 minutes total. You should never have to stay in the gym for more than 1 hour. Anything after the hour is really a good way to overtrain. Do the cardio 3-4 times a week and listen to the pains in your body. If you still hurt, cut back (but don't stop) and maintain until the pain subsides. Be patient above all. Don't expect to be ripped in 30 days. Add in some weight training to boost the fat loss. Eat small portions high in protein. Light weightlifting at first; dumbbells only. Then go onto the heavy compund exercises once you have eliminated or reduced your joint pains. Start with light weight and work up SLOWLY. After a solid 2-3 months of working out, take a week off, and start the whole deal over again. Good luck!

[Jiyn]

I am sore sometimes after some really hard workout lessons, were the sensie has you working like a bloody slave!

[Thuggish]

yea its better to start too slow than too fast in any sort of weight training. your joints should never be sore after a workout. slow down, and as for you muscles- soreness is okay... but if its ever so sore that it interferes with what youre doing in your normal day-to-day stuff (meaning you can feel it just moving around, basically) youre pushing your muscles too hard and it will catch up with you. also, at 250, you should concentrate most on cardio and losing all that extra weight.

[Batman]

if i were 250 lbs i'd just run for miles and miles. weight training helps too b/c the more muscles you have, the higher your metabolism goes.

[Rotten Head Fok]

If your just starting, yeah, that's too much. Are you only training in Muay Thai ?