Sore!!!!! OUCHIE

If your really sore.. it means your getting a good workout right? Well Ive been really sore for 2 days now. I worked out on my Gazelle for 2 days  in a row and Ive been sore for the past day so I didnt work out.. do you think I should work out today if im still really sore or should I wait?

I would give yourself a break. I had this same question the other day and was told to take a break and let my muscles recover..  So I did, and it was great advice....  In my fitness class at school, they told us that if your sore, it doesn't mean you are getting a good workout...  It just means that you've put some stress on your body that its not used too... I am by no means an expert, but it does make sense.....

Try drinking Whey protien after workouts, it helps your muscles recover.  I have been doing that after my long work out each week and I don't feel as sore the next day. 

I have been reading (in fitness magazines) that strething each morning can help you beat soreness before it starts.  I have not tested this yet (I'm not motivated in the morning) but it might work. :)

Stay with it!

For me it depends on the kind of "sore" you are experiencing.  For example today my upper chest and armpits - yes armpits are feeling my chest workout from 2 days ago.  Tonight I will work my chest again, but maybe a little lighter on the bench press and pec dec but it may be by this afternoon I'll be good enough to go hard and heavy again.  If I am so sore that I can hardly move then I would take time off.  If I am just "feeling the burn" then maybe do a light walk workout instead of the gazelle.

Sometimes for me if I work the muscles that are feeling the pain it actually makes them feel better.  I do not however work the same muscles in 24 hours - I will work each muscle group every other day

IMO, if you are as "stiff as a board", you are doing too much to soon. Maybe you can investigate Heart Rate Monitors - it will be easier to keep an eye on the intensity level of your workout.

Beautiful horse, by the way!!!!

Thanks guys! I did only work out on the gazelle for 20 min. so I dont think that Im overdoing it at all. I just think that Im working muscles that I have not used in a long time..LOL.

Nubiker-- thanks for the comment about my horse it made me smile!

In my experience, a light, repetitive workout of the sore areas is the best way to loosen and warm them up.  If my legs are sore I go for a brisk walk. for example.  I find that my soreness can linger for days if I just do nothing about it and leave the muscle tight. 

When I coached crew, if my rowers complained of severe muscular soreness, I usually put them on a long, low intensity rowing exercise (usually drills to improve their technique) and let them go early to get some extra rest.  I also re-evaluated whatever I had them do the day before for intensity.  I had very good success with this, but my rowers were all resilient young women.

I don't know the biology behind it (perhaps having to do simply with circulation of blood and flushing of lymph from the affected ares) but I would recommend light cardio for a reduced period of time, making sure you get the affected muscle groups moving.  I've also found that a good cooldown and stretch can reduce the pain of muscular stiffness.  Are you sure you are giving yourself adequate cooldown and stretch time after your workout?