I just started a new exercise program at my gym after years of not exercising and every day after a workout i have been in alot of pain.Especially my calfs.Is this normal?
2007-04-05 06:28:55 · 14 answers · asked by cuteseximami 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Yes its normal.....
2007-04-05 06:31:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. After not exercising for a long period, you are now using muscles you have not used in a while. Try easing up on the exercise and not working out quite so hard until you sort of get used to it and then begin to intensify the training program a little at a time. This will give your body time to adapt to the exercise and won't put your muscles into shock. Good luck.
2007-04-05 13:58:58 · answer #2 · answered by golden rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
...Some of the leg pain can be reduced by " walking off " the lactic acid built up after exercise which causes pain. The large leg muscles need to be gently exercised after the strenuous workout. A few walking laps after spinning a bike or stepper session until cool down ought to do it.That's why they " hot walk" horses after a race or workout period. .Worked for me ...was trainer's suggestion at gym, besides stretching before workout..
2007-04-05 13:41:40 · answer #3 · answered by ibeboatin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO PAIN no gain! That's a sign that you where doing it right. Their is a difference between pain and soreness. When your sore it hurts when you move and your hand or what ever part that is sore feels heavy. Pain hurts when your not moving and is unbearable and really bothers you. Sore you can go through your day with occasionally forgetting that muscle is sore and then you use it and it sorta hurts.
Basically if you say " ouch it hurts when i move my arm" your sore. If you say "ouch!! I can't move my arm" your in pain. Try IcyHot it helps a lot for both situations. Soon you will have great workouts and not feel a thing next day. just hang in their champ!
2007-04-05 13:48:07 · answer #4 · answered by EsYoDaddy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, totally normal. I assume you are talking about muscle pain, not shin or joint pain. Basically you build muscle by tearing and repairing it. If the pain is so bad you can't function, take it a little easier. If it isn't that bad, take an advil and stick to it. It'll get better in a few weeks.
2007-04-05 13:34:19 · answer #5 · answered by wayfaroutthere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the saying goes, "No Pain, No Gain". What you are feeling is normal and can occur even after you get in better shape. Do "warm ups", "stretching" and "cool downs". If it really bad, especially the next morning, try an aspirin or two. There is one answer on this post already about lactic acid. He is spot on and you should listen to him as well...
2007-04-05 13:50:22 · answer #6 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very normal, and a good sign.
The pain will lessen as you go, but having a moderate amount of aching afterwards is a good thing. You know the workout is doing what it's supposed to.
2007-04-05 13:33:19 · answer #7 · answered by Sky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup, 'cause your muscles haven't used to the exercise yet.. but after a few times your muscles should've get use too and you shouldn't be in lot of pain.. (just pain, not a lot)
2007-04-05 13:39:37 · answer #8 · answered by ace_wing 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are working too hard. No pain, no gain is a myth. Ease off on the program, start slow and build up.
2007-04-05 13:38:31 · answer #9 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your muscles are not used to the new stress on them give it a week or 2 and you should be able to get past the hurting stage=good luck
2007-04-05 13:33:06 · answer #10 · answered by caffsans 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes because your body is not used to exercising...you'll feel less pain the more you exercise
2007-04-05 13:34:16 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋