2007-02-27 15:05:35 · 5 answers · asked by ? 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
It's definately a good indicator of how effective your workout was, but don't get discouraged if you don't feel particularily sore afterwards.
To keep a tab on your progress, I would suggest brining a piece of paper and a pencil/pen to every workout session, and record every exercise you do (# sets, # reps, weight used). If you do this, you will be able to see week by week if you are making progress.
Another suggestion would be to get a body fat caliper (it's a $15 tool that you can order from any fitness website--you just pinch the fat around your stomach, take a reading, and apply it to a chart). This is a great way to motivate you to keep going.
2007-02-27 16:09:33 · answer #1 · answered by jrodbendi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it has been a while since you have worked out, or are trying a new program, don't be suprised if you're sore. If you are already physically fit, the soreness should be minimal. Remember, if you are sore the next day, do a light workout, beginning and ending with stretching. This will minimize the soreness!
2007-02-27 23:27:11 · answer #2 · answered by enuff_zenuff101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how fit you are, cardiovascularly as well as limber and flexible with the muscles. If you work out often, your muscles will have adjusted to the soreness and you won't feel it as readily.
If you really want to feel sore, and you should, try pushing your one-rep max. Then you'll be sore the next day.
2007-02-27 23:10:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you are trying to build muscle fast. Depends on your workout if you are body builder and trying to tone in different parts of your body.
2007-02-27 23:10:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-02-27 23:09:34 · answer #5 · answered by psa73 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋