Bud Posted May 8, 2002 Posted May 8, 2002 I find that after I train I am really sore the next day. I do strength training and a bit of cardio but whenever I train I'm sore for a few days afterward and I train on the schedule of: Mon, Wed, Fri = strength Tues, Thurs, Sat = cardio So I am sore all the time although I just started working out so will it go away after a while or should i take it easier when I workout?? Maybe more stretching?? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
G95champ Posted May 8, 2002 Posted May 8, 2002 Most of the time it lasts from one to three weeks just depends on how hard you go. Sorness is weakness leaving the body. LOL.... Its perfectly natural. If you are always getting sore it means your having a great workout. However if it don't pass after a few weeks you may need to see a Dr. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."
Bretty101 Posted May 8, 2002 Posted May 8, 2002 Alright bud, Whaasssssup!! I like a bit of an ache it shows i've had a good work out but it's not always a good sign... Soreness is usually due to a poor warm up or warm down. That or your just overdoing it. I like to walk (if i can) away from one lesson a week aching but not every lesson your body needs to recover! Aches are usually caused by minor strains (damage) to the muscle, this can be reduced with a good warm up and will need time to repair stronger. Aches are also caused by lactic acid left in the muscle by the 'burning' of sugars. this should be 'flushed' out with a good warm down or stretch! Bretty [ This Message was edited by: Bretty101 on 2002-05-08 19:01 ]
Jack Posted May 9, 2002 Posted May 9, 2002 Warm up thoroughly, cool down meticulously, make sure you get the correct nutrition - you'll need protein to heal your muscles, if you don't get enough then the soreness may last longer. Also, drink plenty of water since this will help with muscle hydration, and try to eat a combination of carbs and protein right after your workout. Oh yes, and a banana always helps with soreness, don't ask how. JackCurrently 'off' from formal MA trainingKarateForums.com
YODA Posted May 9, 2002 Posted May 9, 2002 Potasium - that's why the banana helps YODA2nd Degree Black Belt : Doce Pares Eskrima https://www.docepares.co.ukQualified Instructor : JKD Concepts https://www.jkdc.co.ukQualified Fitness Instructor (Weights, CV, Circuit, Kinesiology)
tessone Posted May 9, 2002 Posted May 9, 2002 Nah, there's gotta be somethin' magical about em--it's more than just potassium. Chris TessoneBrown Belt, Kuk Sool Won
KickChick Posted May 9, 2002 Posted May 9, 2002 It all depends on how you eat them .... ... seriously, all good advice ... You can 'read' your body pretty well if you've been training for awhile between the 'hurt so good' sore and the 'oh my god' sore . You know what muscle areas to keep concentrating on if they 'aren't sore' and which to start leveling off on if they are very sore. The body is an awesome machine ,,,, funny how sometimes we pay more attention to the ones (like say the one in front of your face!)
Bon Posted May 9, 2002 Posted May 9, 2002 LoL... what do you expect ? I reckon Deby has a lot of sexual tension.. I reckon if I'm not sore afterwards, then I haven't had a good workout. I love the feeling after an awesome workout =) It takes sacrifice to be the best.There are always two choices, two paths to take. One is easy. And its only reward is that it's easy.
Bitseach Posted May 9, 2002 Posted May 9, 2002 In doing any exercise you should be aiming for a slight burning sensation, NOT pain at any time! All the stuff you used to hear about, "No pain, no gain" is unscientific rubbish and has caused many injuries (and is starting to cause lawsuits too!). As people have said, the muscles hurt because they have been slightly damaged by the extra loading you have put them through. This is okay - in fact it is the basis of training as body condition will not improve without extra loading, but it should not be to the point where it takes more than a day or two for the ache to go away. You are right in alternating resistance and CV workouts - however when you do your MA training have the muscles had time to recover from your gym work? Stretching certainly helps. At the beginning of a session stretch lightly but only after the muscles are warmed by about 5min aerobic exercise. After your workout, whether it be aerobic or CV it is really important to do 10-15min developmental stretching (again, never to the point of pain!) doing all the muscle groups, but especially those you have used a lot in whatever you've been doing (e.g if you have been MA kicking remember to stretch the hip flexors well as they will tighten up and may affect your posture, leading to lower-back probs.) General stretching tips - use the PNF method (worth looking up - or see the Horse Stance thread in another section) and stretching after a warm/hot bath really improves flexibility quickly. Cheers, Bitseach (level 2 YMCA fitness instructor in my spare time!) Shotokan 3rd kyu Judo 7th kyu London ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~My karma will run over your dogma~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
TKD_McGee Posted May 9, 2002 Posted May 9, 2002 Maybe your taking it to the extreme, if you do that too much you will easily burn yourself out. I still don't think its wise to take on extreme schedules even if you can do it.. eventually its going to kick your butt. I don't see how you couldn't be sore after that! Do unto others, as they done to you.
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