Comments on: Should I exercise even if my muscles are sore?

By: XoXLiLmOnStErXoX

XoXLiLmOnStErXoX — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:54:23 +0000

all i have to say is from my experience as a cheerleader i always came home sore from practice and when this happend i always stretched after no matter how bad it hurt it made me more flexible when the soreness finally went away so i suggest that you do continue because it is most likely part of the whole process and is a sign that u are progressing

By: Sandor S

Sandor S — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:54:23 +0000

It could go either way, from my own experience. Supposedly it's bad to do it when you're still sore, but that is not the only variable it depends on. If you haven't exercised in a while and you are sore for a week or two, then it is counterproductive to wait until you are not sore before beginning the next workout. In addition, I have often found that sometimes I am only KIND of sore after doing something perhaps to the best of my ability the day before but now I am able to dig deeper today and even though I am sore, summon more strength than I could manage the day before.

But USUALLY, it is simply a losing battle to try to go at it when you're still sore. Eat a lot of protein. And I mean consume a large fraction of your total calories as protein, I don't mean eat a bunch of greasy meat. Get some soy protein and when you are sore, your body will absorb it and use it to correct the problems that the soreness indicates, as well as the weakness in those muscles that led to the soreness in the first place.

By: asian_man_559

asian_man_559 — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:54:23 +0000

if u want sure… but theyre gona get more sore the next day

By: Daniel R

Daniel R — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:54:23 +0000

thats the best time too work out

By: Christina

Christina — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:54:23 +0000

If you work out while sore the soreness will go away. The lactic acid in your muscles will go away with continuous exercise.

By: Seth

Seth — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:54:23 +0000

yes you should because it will burn a lot more fat..

By: Jon

Jon — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:54:23 +0000

When a muscle is "sore" or torn, it is strengthened when healed. Therefore causing growing muscles. So I believe yes the soreness is a sign of progression but maybe a couple days or even a day of rest could help with the healing of your muscle.

By: jaystin4g63

jaystin4g63 — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:54:23 +0000

Definitely not. Muscles need to rest properly and have the chance to repair before they are worked again. During your rest period make sure to eat more protein than normal, more fiber, and drink lots of water. People react differently to exercise, as you continue to do the workout, you will notice yourself being less sore for a shorter period of time.

By: mark r

mark r — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:54:23 +0000

It would be ok to take a break, or have a light exercise. If you feel extremely tired and/or going to the bathroom more than usual, don't. That would mean that you are burning out.

By: xtina_16

xtina_16 — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:54:23 +0000

tough it out it will get better