Is it okay to exercise with sore muscles?

Contrast · 12-13-2005, 06:28 PM

I know you're supposed to wait a couple of days between work outs, but sometimes my muscles are sore for days at a time. Is it okay to go ahead with the workout anyway?

tidalecko · 12-13-2005, 07:06 PM

Are you stretching properly? I often stretch when I work out, and I find that the soreness doesn't last any longer than a day.

Be sure to stretch, and be sure not to over-excercise.

Also, your diet may be a factor. Are you getting enough vitamin intake (specifically your B vitamins)? Are you getting enough protein?

It's generally best to wait until your muscles have recuperated. Stretching, pacing, and diet can help quicken your recuperation.

Contrast · 12-13-2005, 07:09 PM

I probably don't pay enough attention to my diet. I do stretch, but I'm probably doing that wrong as well. What do you recommend?

tidalecko · 12-16-2005, 03:03 AM

I could give you a specific time to hold a stretch, like 20 seconds (which is a good time), but that makes the false assumption that everone's body works the same way

So I'll tell you like this: hold a stretch until the muscle relaxes. It usually occurs at 15-25 seconds, sometimes up to 35 seconds, but don't go by time - go by feeling. You can still count in your head or out loud to get an idea of how long it's been. Keep your breathing deep and steady. Hold it at a point that is not too painful for you to handle, but keep in mind you are stretching you muscle, so there will be some degree of 'pain'. When it finally relaxes, you will notice because it will be much easier to stretch, or it will feel like you can't stretch it anymore. You may even get a rush, or a tingling sensation in your head or the area you stretched. Anything beyond that is redundant.

Rancid · 12-16-2005, 07:51 AM

yea it sounds like your either not stretching too well, or maybe you have had such a hard workout and you've over worked them.

sherkanfala · 12-20-2005, 06:39 PM

Its good to stretch for a couple minutes in the area that you are going to work out. Stretching before and after makes a huge difference when it comes to having sore muscles the next day. If you stretch alot and still feel alot of soreness, I think you should tone it down a bit and lessen the weights. I've been taught in high school that working out with sore muscles is not a very good idea.

TheLoveDoctor · 01-02-2006, 02:12 AM

I heard from somewhere that you should always work out a muscle every other day. The way I learned it was, muscles grow by being torn and then having the torn tissue regrow. If one works while sore (torn muscles) s/he doesn't give the muscles time to regrow.

crashtestdummy · 01-02-2006, 04:36 AM

If your muscles are aching and stiff, it could also meen that you are not cooling down propperly at the end of your work out. This would cause a lactic acid build up in you muscles to remain there, causeing you muscles to feel tired and stiff.

Chinaexpress · 02-03-2006, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TheLoveDoctor

I heard from somewhere that you should always work out a muscle every other day. The way I learned it was, muscles grow by being torn and then having the torn tissue regrow. If one works while sore (torn muscles) s/he doesn't give the muscles time to regrow.

Ideally, when doing bodybuilding or powerlifting (or even just plain and simple amateur working out), you should only do a muscle group once a week. At times you can push it to twice a week, but that's taking a risk. For instance, my schedule when I lift goes like this:

Monday: Chest and Tri's
Tuesday: Shoulders Cardio
Wednesday: Abs and Cardio
Thursday: Back and Bi's
Friday: Legs
Saturday: Cardio

In terms of doing a sport that works the same muscles everyday, it's fine, but don't expect to pack on serious muscle. When I'm not lifting weights I'm swimming, and I can tell you, I've hardly gotten any stronger swimming (as oppossed to when I lift seriously), because I'm always exhausting my muscles to the point of no return.

Shroomadelic · 03-06-2006, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Contrast

I probably don't pay enough attention to my diet. I do stretch, but I'm probably doing that wrong as well. What do you recommend?

Have you been drinking your water? I try hard not to drink anything with caffeine and other junk.

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12-13-2005, 07:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
tidalecko In Love Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The right place. Posts: 246	Are you stretching properly? I often stretch when I work out, and I find that the soreness doesn't last any longer than a day. Be sure to stretch, and be sure not to over-excercise. Also, your diet may be a factor. Are you getting enough vitamin intake (specifically your B vitamins)? Are you getting enough protein? It's generally best to wait until your muscles have recuperated. Stretching, pacing, and diet can help quicken your recuperation.

12-13-2005, 07:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Contrast In Like Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 39	I probably don't pay enough attention to my diet. I do stretch, but I'm probably doing that wrong as well. What do you recommend?

12-16-2005, 03:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
tidalecko In Love Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The right place. Posts: 246	I could give you a specific time to hold a stretch, like 20 seconds (which is a good time), but that makes the false assumption that everone's body works the same way So I'll tell you like this: hold a stretch until the muscle relaxes. It usually occurs at 15-25 seconds, sometimes up to 35 seconds, but don't go by time - go by feeling. You can still count in your head or out loud to get an idea of how long it's been. Keep your breathing deep and steady. Hold it at a point that is not too painful for you to handle, but keep in mind you are stretching you muscle, so there will be some degree of 'pain'. When it finally relaxes, you will notice because it will be much easier to stretch, or it will feel like you can't stretch it anymore. You may even get a rush, or a tingling sensation in your head or the area you stretched. Anything beyond that is redundant.

12-16-2005, 07:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rancid In Like Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bedroom Posts: 72	yea it sounds like your either not stretching too well, or maybe you have had such a hard workout and you've over worked them.

12-20-2005, 06:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
sherkanfala In Like Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 37	Its good to stretch for a couple minutes in the area that you are going to work out. Stretching before and after makes a huge difference when it comes to having sore muscles the next day. If you stretch alot and still feel alot of soreness, I think you should tone it down a bit and lessen the weights. I've been taught in high school that working out with sore muscles is not a very good idea.

01-02-2006, 02:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
TheLoveDoctor Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: California Posts: 531	I heard from somewhere that you should always work out a muscle every other day. The way I learned it was, muscles grow by being torn and then having the torn tissue regrow. If one works while sore (torn muscles) s/he doesn't give the muscles time to regrow.

01-02-2006, 04:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
crashtestdummy In Like Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 59	If your muscles are aching and stiff, it could also meen that you are not cooling down propperly at the end of your work out. This would cause a lactic acid build up in you muscles to remain there, causeing you muscles to feel tired and stiff.

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