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I use to work out on and off. The thing I hate the most is starting over and getting the soreness over with. What's a good way to start back up? Should I isolate some muscles first? I really want to get all the soreness away asap.
Just grin and bear it. Drink shitloads of water and pedialyte is also a good thing.
Nothing you can do to really escape the soreness.
I was in the same boat 4-5 weeks ago...
DO NOT try to go big immediately!!!! I suggest doing a bit of circuit style lifting for your first few visits to get your muscles used to lifting again. After a few "light" workouts you can start in earnest.
I've gone the route of just going for it and OMG, the next day I couldn't even lift my arms over my head to wash my hair. I was so sore I wound up not going for 5 days....
I'm feeling pretty good and have the "typical" soreness from going big now. But its not "crippling"....
Last edited by AR_ART; 10-11-2012 at 20:44.
No sure fire way to prevent muscle soreness after a workout. There are a few ways to make it more tolerable:
- stretch before and after each workout as well as every day. 20 min of stretching per 1 hr of lifting is a good starting point.
- Hydration. Be adequately hydrated all the time. Remember, it takes 24+ hours to properly hydrate for a single event. Start a habit ot always drinking water now.
- Don't over do it. Stop before you start losing form and risk injuring yourself.
- Use ice/heat after your workout on affected muscles and a massage if you can afford it/ your other half can do it.
- Eat well, eat right. Foods with lots of Potassium will help ease the soreness (bananas, potatoes, etc...)
- did I mention STRETCH?!?
Just pump up, pussy.
In my case, No brain, no pain!!It's mind over matter! If you don't mind, it doesn't matter!
Remember to drink lots of milk!
Kyle
Girlscouts? Hmmm, I don't know... I think it's kinda dangerous to teach young girls self esteem and leadership skills.
Originally Posted by coloccw
I agree with all this above. Stay hydrated with water. Potassium really helps me. Protein shake right after a workout. Multi vitamin and I typically do a glutamine and arginine supplement. Stretch but dont over stretch.
If you're just getting back into the gym then I would start out slow and work you're way up to higher intensity workouts. Make each workout count but know when you're fatigued. You're gonna be sore regardless, maybe not as much though.
Could have my problem.... I don't get sore any more.... :-( I miss it.
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