I started doing pushups and situps for about a month now. I started with 40 then 75 then 100 and now i'm about 150 pushups and situps every other day. I rest 3 minutes between the sets of 25. After awhile you're body is suppose to get use to the workout to a certain point (i.e. @ 75 it gets harder). However for me after the first set it gets harder and after doing the workouts my muscle are dead tired and I'm sore the til the next workout day. Is there something wrong with me? I thought muscles are suppose to adapt after awhile.
2007-05-19 15:40:35 · 8 answers · asked by kydseoul26 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I'm 24 male, 5'6, and i weight 130-135lbs
2007-05-19 15:55:01 · update #1
You are advancing your reps too quickly. Start over from the beginning. Do as many reps as you can stand. Don't hurt yourself. Stop before the pain sets in. Pain is a sign of damage to the muscles, and is good to an extent, but don't over do it.
Find a reasonable limit, say 50. Stick with this number until you can comfortably complete all reps WITHOUT feeling tired or any pain whatsoever. It should take about 30-45 days for this, depending on your body. Then, increase the reps by 10-20, making sure you follow rule #1, no pain beyond what you can tolerate comfortably. And keep adding reps accordingly. You should be able to get up to 150 reps within a couple of months. There are also some supplements that are specifically for after workout soreness. Check out your local nutrional center.
Bottom line, go slow. You will accomplish more and see better results if you take your time and do it right. And remember your diet. All your work will be for naught if you are overeating.
2007-05-19 15:57:51 · answer #1 · answered by a_kings_fanatic 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
what I do is when I wake up I do 30 full out sit-ups, then 50 when I get back from school and before I go to bed. And for push-ups 45 is pretty good, but I would do that every morning, afternoon, and night (but not everyday because then you get cramps and you won't improve) until you get to 50, and then raise your goal. Also, try doing the plank for a few minutes because it will really help and push-ups will seem really easy after that.
2016-05-21 21:53:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is possible your muscles can't take that many just yet. try lowering it to about 125 and if it still continues. go back to 100 and stay at that for a while. though u may not feel the "burn" as they call it, you are still working out and getting what u are working towards.
2007-05-19 15:45:32 · answer #3 · answered by Azuquita 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think that its because ur not keeping a steady amount. u should try doing a certain amount until that no longer hurts and then move on to a bigger amount. i did that and it hurt but after doing it every day i got used to it. then when it didnt hurt anymore i did some more and then got used to that and so on.
2007-05-19 15:46:38 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
probably a lack of nutrients in the diet is effecting your recovery time from exercise. push ups are a low intensity form of exercise you shouldn't be sore for that long just from them
2007-05-19 17:50:06 · answer #5 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
some times it takes a little longer than expected, maybe you aren't eating enough for your body
2007-05-19 15:47:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you forgot to give your age, sex, very important there is no real response until you give some information.
2007-05-19 15:48:57 · answer #7 · answered by DA 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe your workout too long
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2007-05-19 15:44:42 · answer #8 · answered by Chrise C 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋