I've started exercising everyday to every other day, moderate exercise for about 30-40 minutes. Some of my weaker muscles are sore, but others are not. Does this mean they aren't getting a workout? Is working them til sore a must to see results?
2006-10-05 11:21:01 · 5 answers · asked by Cheryl 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Feeling sore is a good thing, but sometimes you still gain even when you are not sore.
Its possible to "tear" muscle fiber without swelling and inflamation, which is the main source of soreness.
Its also not recommended that you work those muscles further until they feel completely recovered.
Working out doesnt build muscle, its the healing inbetween that does it.
Feed your body well during this time so it makes the most of it. You are not only repairing the broken tissue, but adding to it to keep it from breaking next time.
Thats how it works. You gotta break it so yor body can fix it, and make it better than it was. As long as you are not feeling pain during the workout, or immediately after, you are fine.
Most soreness comes 24 hours later, sometimes even 48 hours later. Anything sooner might be a sign that you are doing more damage than good, so be careful.
2006-10-05 12:03:45 · answer #1 · answered by Godslayer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I honestly would think they are not getting as much of a workout, BUT someone asked this on a fitness board and a reputable poster replied that the 'burn' is just lactic acid building up or something and it's not necessary to feel that to get a good workout... i dont know the validity of that answer, though.
2006-10-05 12:10:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the way a muscle works is you tear little muscle fibers when you lift weights (that's why your muscle hurts the next day) but when your muscle heals it heals back stronger and makes more fibers that is how the muscle gets bigger.
So yes it is normal for your muscles to hurt after a workout. If they don't hurt then you aren't working out hard enough.
2006-10-05 11:34:22 · answer #3 · answered by BigKilla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what you are doing is tearing muscle tissue so that it will re-generate with larger mass and discomfort is a bi product, UN fortunately you need to learn to enjoy the pain and you will succeed easier said than done.
2006-10-05 11:30:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people wrongly think it has to "burn" to be good, not true, in fact it could be bad. You don't want to hurt yourself and then have to spend time not working out. Go at a good pace, not break neck speed so you can gradually work your muscles, not harm them.
2006-10-05 11:24:32 · answer #5 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋