ok i woke up earlier and under my arms, my rib cage, arms and all across my abdomen feels very bruised.about two nights earlier i did about pushups in 2 sets of 20 but i would think that my arms and armpits would be the only bruised part i would feet later since i rarely workout. im 5'10 and 145 pounds. i dont want to over worry what it could be but it just feels very odd why my entire front would be bruised. thanks
2007-01-16 07:43:53 · 5 answers · asked by kyle s 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
You didn't mention if you have just begun to work out, or if you have done so for a while now. I am assuming that since you are feeling so much discomfort after doing the sit-ups, that you have just started an exercise routine. If so, it would be quite natural for you to have soreness under your arms, ribcage and abdomen, especially if you over did it. Whenever starting an exercise routine it is always best to start out slowly, increasing the number of exercises done by just a few at a time, maybe every 5 days or so. This will lessen the severity of the discomfort. Also, stretching before and after exercising is also important.
2007-01-16 07:57:40 · answer #1 · answered by ceegt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feeling muscles you didn't even know you had. It's normal and will go away slowly. Workout every other day, NOT everyday, this alllows your body and muscles time to heal. Drink lots of water and soak in Epsom salt and warm water bath. Over time as you work out more you'll get less sore but this feeling will be around while your body gets used to using these muscles.
2007-01-16 15:49:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lucky for you i am a personal trainer - alot of times if you do not workout that part of your body often the second you start to do pushups its strains the area. dont work that out for a while. slowly work out. before you work out put heatpacks on the area - after your workout ice only
2007-01-16 15:52:53 · answer #3 · answered by LAUREN M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you do other exercises? Like sit ups or crunches? all exercises will affect your muscles..just some areas more than others..If it continues in a few days, I would consult with your doctor to be sure..good luck
2007-01-16 15:50:09 · answer #4 · answered by lynda 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must've have the sex lately, why you are feeling sore, or you could be coming down with the flu.
2007-01-16 15:48:49 · answer #5 · answered by theskyisthelimit02 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋