Is this dehydration?

[Zapatista]

I've started a new routine for my cardio, I walk up and down the stairs in my dorm (I live on the 10th floor and there are 12 floors in the dorm). I go down from the 10th to the ground level, then up to the 12th back down to ground level and up to the 10th and I'm done. I'm going to extend my routine Thursday so that I'm going up 3 times because I feel I'm ready for it. But here's my main concern. I'm pretty winded at the end of it and my major muscles ache when I'm done (mainly my legs, which is understandable, but so do my biceps and triceps). Could that be just from dehydration because I don't get drinks of water while doing my workout out because all floor doors are locked and my key only works on the 10th floor and there isn't a drinking fountain on the ground level. When I get to the top of the dorm I could take a break and go get a drink of water from my floor and head on down to start over again. Also, I'm not using my arms to do anything while walking up the stairs so it couldn't be aches from use.

So, are the muscular aches normal? or if not, could it be from dehydration?

Thanks for your time.

[Sohan]

I've started a new routine for my cardio, I walk up and down the stairs in my dorm (I live on the 10th floor and there are 12 floors in the dorm). I go down from the 10th to the ground level, then up to the 12th back down to ground level and up to the 10th and I'm done. I'm going to extend my routine Thursday so that I'm going up 3 times because I feel I'm ready for it. But here's my main concern. I'm pretty winded at the end of it and my major muscles ache when I'm done (mainly my legs, which is understandable, but so do my biceps and triceps). Could that be just from dehydration because I don't get drinks of water while doing my workout out because all floor doors are locked and my key only works on the 10th floor and there isn't a drinking fountain on the ground level. When I get to the top of the dorm I could take a break and go get a drink of water from my floor and head on down to start over again. Also, I'm not using my arms to do anything while walking up the stairs so it couldn't be aches from use.

So, are the muscular aches normal? or if not, could it be from dehydration?

Thanks for your time.

Sounds like you're just out of shape. Get a good warmup and cooldown and give your body time to adapt to the routine, and you'll be fine.

With respect,

Sohan

[ninjanurse]

I doubt you could be dehydrated. Sounds like lack of glycogen in the muscles and/or being out of shape. You might want to look at your training diet to make sure you are getting enough carbs to refuel the muscle cells inbetween workouts.

[Zapatista]

Thanks ninjanurse, I'll look into that. The problem for me is I'm at college and live in a dorm. If I don't want to eat what the college offers I have a microwave, small fridge and small freezer, so I'm limited on my food options. But I'll look and see if I can find some more carbs in the options I have.

[Sohan]

Buy some bagged bagels and keep them in your dorm. Dried fruit works great also.

You can do a lot with what you have if you use some creativity. If I were you, I'd invest in a mini-blender as well (@$10).

With respect,

Sohan

[Zapatista]

Buy some bagged bagels and keep them in your dorm. Dried fruit works great also.

You can do a lot with what you have if you use some creativity. If I were you, I'd invest in a mini-blender as well (@$10).

With respect,

Sohan

I'll definitly get some bagels but we're not allowed to have any electrical appliances other than lamps, TV, computer and the fridge/freezer/microwave unit we're issued. It kinda sucks. But I'll definitly get some bagels this weekend or next week. Good call!