I worked out my legs with weights 3 days ago and they are still sore. I have a basketball game today, and I was wondering how I can get them going for the game. please help; what should I do?
2007-01-24 12:08:10 · 10 answers · asked by asknow 1 in Sports ➔ Basketball
That's why the NBA guys wear those legging things. To keep their legs warm and keep the blood moving.
If you don't have any of those or can't wear them the next best thing is to make sure you are loose. Lots of warming up, try to massage yourself, and stay warm.
When you go to the bench keep warm as well so you don't stiffen up. Usually once you get going you don't notice it.
2007-01-24 12:20:38 · answer #1 · answered by truthistold2u 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to stretch. You should stretch before and after any kind of exercise. Most likely it is the calves that are bothering you. First warm up the muscles by running in place about 35 steps on each foot. Then, stand on the edge of a step and let your heels hang down. Don't bounce, just let the calf muscles stretch out. Run a few more steps and stretch again seeing if you can stretch a little farther each time.
If it is your thighs that are sore, warm up the muscles by doing some squats then, while standing on one foot, pull your other heel towards your buttocks. Hold it while you feel the muscles stretch out. Do the same on the other side.
Bud
2007-01-24 12:18:07 · answer #2 · answered by Bud B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey f#g. Have you never worked out the day before playing basketball? Is this the first time? "I play REAL basketball" Yeah, because there is fake basketball, its really popular. "is my production on the court" What production? If you are sore purely from basketball drills, it means you haven't done basketball drills so your legs aren't prepared. Get in shape. I'm saying this because you post on my questions and acting all offended about how I call Rondo G.O.A.T. Yeah, dude- I'm 100% Serious. @Anthony, wow, on my other question- you must be full on retard. i said @kiss me I'm irish, I was talking to someone else, I never said I was irish. You are a fool. Its unbelievable how stupid you are.
2016-03-29 01:01:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stretch,get a massage,sit in a hot bath for a while.Also,wear compression shorts.Compression shorts keep the muscles warm to prevent pulls or strains.Compression shorts have also been proven to increase performance through the reduction of muscle oscillations,which will allow you to perform the same amount of work but expend less energy,which is important when your movement is limited since you are sore.You can also try calf sleeves.They will keep your calf warm so nothing freezes up on you,and it can recude cramping.
2007-01-24 12:50:38 · answer #4 · answered by Midnight Sun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
massage them b4 the game, b4 warmups and at half time, plus how much did u lift? cuz that had to be alot if your still sore after 3 days
2007-01-24 14:04:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have time to soak in a really hot bathtub for a bit, that will help you out some.
2007-01-24 12:14:02 · answer #6 · answered by donnabellekc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's some kind of cream for that, I've heard it works. I forget what's it's called, sorry. But I'm sure they'd have it at most stores.
2007-01-24 12:13:32 · answer #7 · answered by Jason 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arnica gel. I don't know where to get it but you can probably get it at most stores. you just rub it onto the area that is sore, bruises, etc.
2007-01-24 12:55:48 · answer #8 · answered by tk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
prob them you and try putting a heating pad on them it alwayz worked for me
2007-01-24 12:17:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ICE.
2007-01-24 12:38:43 · answer #10 · answered by Allie M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋