I’m Sore Today…But it Feels Good!
May 7, 2008 9:05 am General
I mentioned yesterday that I’m glad to be going back to the gym. Well, one of the hard parts of going back to the gym after not going for awhile is you tend to get really sore the next day!
For example, yesterday I did some hang clean and presses and my shoulders are very very sore today. But you know what they say about working out, no pain no gain. This kind of pain is good. Now of course bad pain doesn’t mean not gain…that means you might have injured something. So don’t take that quote too literally…
Last week I had a similar experience after doing squats. I was sorta gimpy for about 2-3 days. Gotta love it!
All I can say is that if you aren’t going to the gym because you’re afraid of the soreness, get rid of that excuse! The more you work out the less sore you tend to get because you get used to it. So get out there and get some exercise! Make sure to pick up some muscle building supplements to help you in your goals while you’re at it!
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tags: exercise, fitness
I love to stretch when I’m sore from working out. It hurts but it feels so good.
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I know exactly what you mean. A few days ago I went to the gym and the next day I was really sore. It only happens when I take long breaks from going.
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oh good for you! i’m thinking about joining a local gym in my area.. i am excited for the whole pain thing.. because like what you said, no pain no gain!
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The saying “no pain, no gain” isn’t always the best thing to follow. Should exercising be difficult? Yes, if you’re doing it right. But should it make you sore for days? Nope. You need to be especially careful with your shoulders because it’s very easy to mess up a rotator cuff that will take months to heal and/or require surgery.
Make sure you ice it.
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working out is all about the adrenaline. If you push yourself to a certain point, the pain feels good, because those endorphins kick in.
Of course thats the most dangerous part, because you don’t realize you are pushing it too far…
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I agree that it’s a “good” pain. Also, as your body gets more used to the workouts the pain isn’t as bad.
When I haven’t weight trained for a while, I’ve literally had days where I couldn’t even move the next day my muscles hurt so badly!
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Hehe the burn is so good. My favorite workout now is the slow burn weight training kind, where you do each of your movements only a few times, but very slowly. Minimum tedium and maximum burn, just the way I like it
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Once you pass the first or second week and you stretch correctly, everything is good…
On shoulder workouts when doing military press, try not to go below ear level, especially if doing behind the neck. Like Dean mentioned it’s very easy to mess up a rotator cuff.
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Ah, I do love that sweet feeling that you get from exercise - when you can feel it in your whole body from working out, nothing beats it, talk about a high
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I survived 8 months in a gym but I can’t take it anymore. Too much effort without results made me lose interest. Maybe I will try again because gym really takes a lot of time.
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I have been working out for almost 10 years but I still get sore, funny I am very sore today ! Motrin help but is not good for muscle growth.. Good luck with your training.
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Hey,
I’ve always been into sports and activities. I enjoy tennis, surfing, soccer and snowboarding. But I have never really been a fan of running or working out just for the purpose of fitness. I see sports as a fun activity and fitness is just a bonus.
Although recently my friend has been encouraging me to join her at the gym. I have just been doing simple exercises but getting a real good workout. For the next few days I always feel sore!
I don’t know if there is any benefit of going to the gym only once a week.
Has anyone got any suggestions on a good gym routine?
Thanks,
Sarah.
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Good post. I like the term used by you. ‘No pain No gain’. Its perfect. can’t give better than this one for doing exercise.
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I love that feeling when I’m working out. Granted, it can make life a little difficult at first, but at least you know you had a good workout!
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I like strength training, but nothing in the world could compare to carry a large Golden Retriever dog with a injury 3 Km in the dark.
Every muscle in my body hurts
But it was worth it!!
My dog is in a perfect condition after a quick treatment!
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yeah, just be persistent and determined, and you’ll get the results!
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Good post , Thanks
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The best part about being sore the day after you work out you is know that you are actually working out! It’s so satisfying to know that what you are doing in the gym is actually having an effect on your body.
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I love that feeling when you leave the gym! It’s like you feel sore as heck but you feel strong. The soreness you get when you leave the gym is about the best soreness you can feel, lol.
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I know the sore… the first time I did Bikram Yoga I was soooo sore. Aching from every muscle and I thought I was in good shape.
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You gotta love the pain and sore feeling, it does mean you have been working out at a good training level, but yeah can also be the indication of an injury - but more so if you physically cant do a movement due to massive pain. The sore feeling should leave you lathargic when moving.
I dont agree that supplements are key to development, people have been doing it for years with supplements - healthly options like wheatgrass can be just as good.
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I also like that sore feeling. I call it “feeling the pump”! A friend of mine coined it lol.
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I disagree with Valeri. I think that it is worth its weight now matter how much it costs. Being one up on the next guy always has a price tag, but truthfully, its invaluable. Well put, btw.
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This is an inevitable part of every workout! You definitely will get pain if you are working really hard in a gym and this is the only way for you to achieve that kind of fitness that you are expecting. Unfortunately no other easy way is found to date but the sore and pain feels really nice when you get to see the results.
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I’m glad to hear that you are into physical fitness. Yep, as the old adage states, “no pain, no gain.” Some people enjoy feeling sore because it makes them feel like they have worked hard and are changing their bodies for the better. I enjoy using the Power Tower, for example, as I find it to be great for upper body fitness without all the bulky gym equipment. Well, whatever method you choose, best of luck to ya!
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It seems that a lot of people have trouble staying with it, when it comes to bodybuilding, weight lifting, exercising, and so on. Many folks either don’t have the time or motivation. I will say, however, that the ones with a past history of extensive training, will gain the quickest after a long lay off, due to something called “muscle memory.”
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