I had to take two months off because I injured a hamstring, and the doc told me I could start again this week. I don't hurt, yet, but like I said, I feel like my legs are noodles. Is this okay?
2006-08-05 15:38:01 · 16 answers · asked by <3 The Pest <3 6 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
BTW, they were only red for a little while. My hubby said that it was because of increased bloodflow. They're not red, anymore, though.
2006-08-05 15:45:15 · update #1
It's normal to have your legs feel like jello after working out. It would be normal for any body part for that matter. You have just exhausted your muscles, and it's a good thing. The redness can be explained because of the blood pumping through the area. It can even be considered normal for them to swell a little bit. This is just your muscles getting used to exercise again. I wouldn't worry about it at all unless it continues for longer than a month, then I would see an orthopedic MD or a sports therapist. Til then though, don't sweat it. Good luck and Blessed Be. V-
2006-08-05 15:44:20 · answer #1 · answered by Virginia H 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it is normal. That means you maximized your potential and gave 100% in the workout and will find results if you keep the same pace. The 'jello' feeling shouldn't last more than a few days though. But I would recommend for you to workout a little longer than 20 minutes. You should workout for AT LEAST 30-40 minutes. So try to extend your workout.
2016-03-27 00:36:14 · answer #2 · answered by Edeltraud 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I woudln't think that they would be red unless your workout included something that made a lot of contact with your legs. The jello feeling is normal when you start working out after not doing it for a while...especially coming off of an injury. Definitely take it easy and if the redness doesn't go away, or if it occurs again, call your DR!
2006-08-05 15:43:27 · answer #3 · answered by a6stringjedi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The legs feeling like jelly has happened to me a few times after I went back to working out after stopping for a while. You probably just need to ease back into it. Not sure about the red legs though!
2006-08-05 15:40:56 · answer #4 · answered by consigliere 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That happened to me when I went back to track after taking a break from running. If the redness gets any worse, get some compressor shorts and wear them when you work out.
As for the jello feeling, it will go away as your body gets used to exercising daily again.
Hope this helped. :)
2006-08-05 15:54:21 · answer #5 · answered by kerlexis 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about the red colour, but the rest is normal. Just easy into any program as long as a doctor says its ok
2006-08-05 15:42:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Girl lemme come over to ya crib and i'll bring us a bucket of popeye's and i'll rub the lawd out dem legs...
2006-08-05 15:42:47 · answer #7 · answered by negro_claus 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After a two-month break, sure. Just start more slowly and build up your endurance.
2006-08-05 15:41:50 · answer #8 · answered by Sir J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if you haven't worked out in a while and aren't in great shape. You will be sore tomorrow.
2006-08-05 15:42:50 · answer #9 · answered by atwil 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure. you haven't used them leg muscles in two months. your noodles will turn into two strong tree trunks real soon and you'll be fine.
2006-08-05 15:47:00 · answer #10 · answered by soxrcat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋