Ive been exercising lately
and my legs are hurting be very much..
I think coze Im doing too much exercise at my legs.
I cant stand on them more than 10min.
should I do exercise everyday?
or 3 times a week?
2007-03-13 03:38:59 · 5 answers · asked by G?ld?n ang?l 5 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
When starting a new exercise regimen always start slowly.
What type of pain do you have in your legs?
Is it an 'injury' or is it 'soreness'? If it's the former, not the latter, then I'd see a doctor.
As far a exercise regimens, always begin slowly. If you start too fast it becomes all too easy to give them up.
What I typically have new clients do is the following:
Monday: Chest/back/Abs followed by light cardio on an exercise bike. Cardio last because you don't want to waste your glycogen stores on cardio prior to lifting.
Tuesday: Arms/shoulders followed by a walk/run on the treadmill. (If not comfortable on the treadmill they can use an elliptical.)
Wednesday: Legs/Abs followed by some time on the rowing machine.
Thursday: off (or see Monday)
Friday: repeat Monday/Tuesday based on schedule
(Cardio is flexible based on individual goals.)
As far as not too much High Intensity (like running on a treadmill) I think some have it wrong. There's a difference between HIIT (high intensity interval training) and running on a treadmill. You should do what's comfortable for you and I disagree that 'normal' running on a treadmill is 'high impact'. If you have a good pair of running shoes and stretch well, you shouldn't have any problem on a treadmill.
You should always stretch prior to working out, it is crucial.
In closing, it's nearly impossible to tell you if you've been working out enough/properly without seeing your routine. I will suggest that if you're 'injured' that you change our routine accordingly.
Good luck and remember to stretch!
2007-03-13 04:16:49 · answer #1 · answered by fitnessaholic33 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you want to start slow for this very reason. If you hurt yourself that will put you off of your routine. Warm up and warm down stretching is key to help prevent injuries. Keep a journal so you can see how you're doing and make routine adjustments for improvement. For weight training, 3 days a week is a very good place to start if you're doing a full body workout because you need to give the muscle time to heal (heavy lifting causes tiny tears in the muscle that results in the formation of new muscle tissue) or, an alternative would be to concentrate your workout on specific muscle groups from day to day (back and abs on monday and thursday, biceps and shoulders on tuesday and friday, legs on wednesday and saturday) giving the muscles time to recover before their next target day.
High impact cardio like running shouldn't be done every day either because of shin-splints. If you want an aggressive cardio plan switch up the running with a low or non impact exercise like eliptical, stationary bike, or swimming.
2007-03-13 10:54:04 · answer #2 · answered by herogoggles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this fitness program is new to you, then yes you should start slow and increase progressively. Make sure you stretch and warm-up before beginning any workout, this will minimize your chances of injuring yourself. I would recommend you workout every other day, and if you experience any discomfort allow that muscle to rest and work another muscle until you feel you can restart. Excersize shouldnt be excessively painful.
2007-03-13 10:48:08 · answer #3 · answered by Mandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is always best to start off slow because your body is not used to it. As time goes on your can do more.
2007-03-13 10:46:12 · answer #4 · answered by ~Romantic_Dreamer~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you better give yourself some time to heal then start off slower again.
2007-03-13 11:02:27 · answer #5 · answered by kissybertha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋