Thread: Muscle Soreness
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Old 02-22-06 | 07:38 AM
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Is there a whirlpool and/or sauna/steamroom you can try? If so, get in there and allow your muscles to soak. After 5 min or so in there, then try to stretch the muscles out. It may help.

Are you new to weightlifting or did you increase your weights? This soreness is going to last for a while until your muscles adapt to the new weights. Until then, make sure you're amply warmed up before you start weightlifting in the future. Give yourself a slow jog for 5 min on the treadmill first, then give yourself a few minutes of stretching. Pliant muscle is easier to train than tight, cold muscles.

Are you overtraining? You should never be lifting for the same muscle groups every day. For a general weight lifting program, three times a week of total body should be sufficient.

Consider getting a personal trainer for a session. They can observe your workout, make recommendations, and fine tune your training.

For now, try an anti-inflammatory or ibuprofin to relieve the pain.

Hang in there, buddy!

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