i have really really sore muscles!!?

Question

i just started this new pe class and it is a MAJOR workout and my legs and butt are KILLING ME!!!!!! i can barely get up the stairs!! do you know of any stretches or remidies for my achey muscles?? my calves are fine, its just my thighs, and my butt muscles

Answer 1

if you've not done excercise or used specific muscle groups for ages then its going to hurt until you get used to it. its just the way it goes unfortunately. byt hey, at least you know its working and your body will be getting stronger and more toned. you could try eating a protein snack within 30 mins of your excercise, ie chicken/ beans/ protein shake etc. this helps repair the muscle fiber quicker, hence quicker recovery. i have a protein shake after my workout and my muscles dont feel anywhere near as sore as they did before i started drinking them.

Answer 2

your muscles are getting a beating and probably not getting enough fuel from your body to recover quickly. I would suggest you take something to ensure you are getting the right amount of protein into your system swell as vitamins and nutrients etc. Your muscles are trying to pull in protein from other parts of your body and it probably isnt there. You can do this without gaining weight, infact you can do this lose weight if you want to. Go to www.myhealthabc.com
They have some great products there aswell as giving you some good advice.
They helped us when we started exerising and now we feel great aswell as looking a whole lot better.
good luck

Answer 3

If I were you i would just wait until you stop being sore, stretches are really for before and right after workouts to prevent sore muscles. For now you should try to rest them. I dont know about remedies, all i can say is, rest.

Answer 4

Soak in an Epsom salt bath.

Answer 5

i take ibuprofen for my pain