soreness

when is it safe to work out when you are sore?

my body is totally killing me - but i know its because i am just out of shape. its been 2 days since my last work out - if i were to go tonight - would it help me? or hurt me?

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Posted by mtdr1106

when is it safe to work out when you are sore?

my body is totally killing me - but i know its because i am just out of shape. its been 2 days since my last work out - if i were to go tonight - would it help me? or hurt me?

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I would say that if you are exhausted from the soreness, don't do anything. Otherwise, some walking or other type of movement would be good. Wait a day or 2 for a full strenuous workout.

If it's mild then you can take an ibuprofen and do a light work out with no problem.

If the pain is that bad that the thought of working out kills you then take the night off.

I like the soreness that I get when i work out.
can't walk up the stairs, can't bend down. I just love it
am i weird?

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Posted by Shell84

I like the soreness that I get when i work out.
can't walk up the stairs, can't bend down. I just love it
am i weird?

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i dont want to say i LOVE it - but it does make me feel good - likei have done something positive.

so - no not weird.

Tricia-

If you can stand to walk, I would do light cardio. It will help with the soreness.

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Posted by hmpena

Tricia-

If you can stand to walk, I would do light cardio. It will help with the soreness.

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i ended up going last night to the class - and didnt push myslef and called the instructor beforehand to let him know that everything from my eyeballs down ached.

i actually think it helped loosen me up. i am still gimping - but not as stiff as i was.