Okay, now we know that happens. But, how to prevent it? Let's say I go out to the "farm" on Sunday with my chain saw and cut down a broken elm branch and lug off the remaining branches. I can say to myself: "Boy, you are gonna be sore in a couple of days!" and know that it is true. What can I do on Monday to alleviate the soreness that is going to show up on Tuesday? Any ideas? Maybe some "hair of the dog" stuff?
Or, say I ride my bike 100 Km on Saturday. What can I do on Sunday to prevent Monday's stiffness? Anything? or am I just fated to feel as if I got run over by a truck?
Okay, now we know that happens. But, how to prevent it? Let's say I go out to the "farm" on Sunday with my chain saw and cut down a broken elm branch and lug off the remaining branches. I can say to myself: "Boy, you are gonna be sore in a couple of days!" and know that it is true. What can I do on Monday to alleviate the soreness that is going to show up on Tuesday? Any ideas? Maybe some "hair of the dog" stuff?
Or, say I ride my bike 100 Km on Saturday. What can I do on Sunday to prevent Monday's stiffness? Anything? or am I just fated to feel as if I got run over by a truck?
I think it is too late by then. I think you have to work back up to your normal level in steps. I don't know how many. I suppose just a few, but you would have to spend extra time warming up and stretching before going all out.
Okay, now we know that happens. But, how to prevent it? Let's say I go out to the "farm" on Sunday with my chain saw and cut down a broken elm branch and lug off the remaining branches. I can say to myself: "Boy, you are gonna be sore in a couple of days!" and know that it is true. What can I do on Monday to alleviate the soreness that is going to show up on Tuesday? Any ideas? Maybe some "hair of the dog" stuff?
Or, say I ride my bike 100 Km on Saturday. What can I do on Sunday to prevent Monday's stiffness? Anything? or am I just fated to feel as if I got run over by a truck?
Pat in TX
When I used to do weight training, it was recommended that we only do 4 reps of each exercise the first week to avoid getting sore muscles.
When I used to do weight training, it was recommended that we only do 4 reps of each exercise the first week to avoid getting sore muscles.
Bob
Okay, but in my example of the broken branch on the elm tree, it's not something I do a lot of. A windstorm comes along, an old branch cracks and breaks. I don't see how I could train for that. We have all had situations like that. Help your buddy move his refrigerator down 3 flights of stairs (or up)? Lug a mattress and box springs upstairs? These are isolated incidents, not training exercises.
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When I used to do weight training, it was recommended that we only do 4 reps of each exercise the first week to avoid getting sore muscles.
Bob
Okay, but in my example of the broken branch on the elm tree, it's not something I do a lot of. A windstorm comes along, an old branch cracks and breaks. I don't see how I could train for that. We have all had situations like that. Help your buddy move his refrigerator down 3 flights of stairs (or up)? Lug a mattress and box springs upstairs? These are isolated incidents, not training exercises.
Pat in TX
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I find a tube of Rub A535 orf Icy hot works. Other than that... just grin and bear it.
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When I used to do weight training, it was recommended that we only do 4 reps of each exercise the first week to avoid getting sore muscles.
Bob
Okay, but in my example of the broken branch on the elm tree, it's not something I do a lot of. A windstorm comes along, an old branch cracks and breaks. I don't see how I could train for that. We have all had situations like that. Help your buddy move his refrigerator down 3 flights of stairs (or up)? Lug a mattress and box springs upstairs? These are isolated incidents, not training exercises.
Pat in TX
I find a tube of Rub A535 orf Icy hot works. Other than that... just grin and bear it.
3 minutes per hundred can't possibly break any micro fibers. You're probably not even taking up the slack.
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> When I used to do weight training, it was recommended that we only do 4 > reps of each exercise the first week to avoid getting sore muscles. > > > Bob Okay, but in my example of the broken branch on the elm tree, it's not something I do a lot of. A windstorm comes along, an old branch cracks and breaks. I don't see how I could train for that. We have all had situations like that. Help your buddy move his refrigerator down 3 flights of stairs (or up)? Lug a mattress and box springs upstairs? These are isolated incidents, not training exercises.
Pat in TX
I find a tube of Rub A535 orf Icy hot works. Other than that... just grin and bear it.
3 minutes per hundred can't possibly break any micro fibers. You're probably not even taking up the slack.
Meh.... Depending on my schedual, I may find out how good/bad i am.
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> When I used to do weight training, it was recommended that we only do 4 > reps of each exercise the first week to avoid getting sore muscles. > > > Bob Okay, but in my example of the broken branch on the elm tree, it's not something I do a lot of. A windstorm comes along, an old branch cracks and breaks. I don't see how I could train for that. We have all had situations like that. Help your buddy move his refrigerator down 3 flights of stairs (or up)? Lug a mattress and box springs upstairs? These are isolated incidents, not training exercises.
Pat in TX
I find a tube of Rub A535 orf Icy hot works. Other than that... just grin and bear it.
3 minutes per hundred can't possibly break any micro fibers. You're probably not even taking up the slack.
Meh.... Depending on my schedual, I may find out how good/bad i am.
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"Pat" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]... >> When I used to do weight training, it was recommended that we only do 4 >> reps of each exercise the first week to avoid getting sore muscles. >> >> >> Bob > Okay, but in my example of the broken branch on the elm tree, it's not > something I do a lot of. A windstorm comes along, an old branch cracks > and breaks. I don't see how I could train for that. We have all had > situations like that. Help your buddy move his refrigerator down 3 > flights of stairs (or up)? Lug a mattress and box springs upstairs? > These are isolated incidents, not training exercises. > > Pat in TX > I find a tube of Rub A535 orf Icy hot works. Other than that... just grin and bear it.
3 minutes per hundred can't possibly break any micro fibers. You're probably not even taking up the slack.
Meh.... Depending on my schedual, I may find out how good/bad i am.
Besides... what do you care.
Spiritual sloth arises from indolence, indulging in pleasures, sleep, and craving for lounging around due to one's apathy toward the miseries of the cycle of existence.
Spiritual sloth arises from indolence, indulging in pleasures, sleep, and craving for lounging around due to one's apathy toward the miseries of the cycle of existence.
Martin! back on task! Your mind is wandering again.
Or, say I ride my bike 100 Km on Saturday. What can I do on Sunday to prevent Monday's stiffness? Anything? or am I just fated to feel as if I got run over by a truck?
A massage on Saturday night, then an easy ride on the flats on Sunday keeping your heart rate below 120 should help quite a bit.
The last time I was extremely sore was in the spring when a substitute coach had us do lunges around the pool. For some reason my thighs had already been feeling particularly weak. A good massage would probably have helped a bit, but swallowing my pride and quitting part way around would have been the right thing to do.
Or, say I ride my bike 100 Km on Saturday. What can I do on Sunday to prevent Monday's stiffness? Anything? or am I just fated to feel as if I got run over by a truck?
A massage on Saturday night, then an easy ride on the flats on Sunday keeping your heart rate below 120 should help quite a bit.
The last time I was extremely sore was in the spring when a substitute coach had us do lunges around the pool. For some reason my thighs had already been feeling particularly weak. A good massage would probably have helped a bit, but swallowing my pride and quitting part way around would have been the right thing to do.
Lunges will always cause soreness for swimmers who just swim, since it isn't a move used in swimming. I suppose the closest things in swimming would be starts and turns, but even those would be quite different from a deep lunge. Lunges are common in step and aerobics classes, and weightlifting. I think a well-rounded fitness program should include these, and riding or spinning.
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When I used to do weight training, it was recommended that we only do 4 reps of each exercise the first week to avoid getting sore muscles.
Bob
Okay, but in my example of the broken branch on the elm tree, it's not something I do a lot of. A windstorm comes along, an old branch cracks and breaks. I don't see how I could train for that. We have all had situations like that. Help your buddy move his refrigerator down 3 flights of stairs (or up)? Lug a mattress and box springs upstairs? These are isolated incidents, not training exercises.
Pat in TX
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The answer is to remain fit all the time. You may still get a bit stiff from over exertion, but less so than if you are not fit in the first place. It's what the army (etc) does.
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Okay, now we know that happens. But, how to prevent it? Let's say I go out to the "farm" on Sunday with my chain saw and cut down a broken elm branch and lug off the remaining branches. I can say to myself: "Boy, you are gonna be sore in a couple of days!" and know that it is true. What can I do on Monday to alleviate the soreness that is going to show up on Tuesday? Any ideas? Maybe some "hair of the dog" stuff?
Or, say I ride my bike 100 Km on Saturday. What can I do on Sunday to prevent Monday's stiffness? Anything? or am I just fated to feel as if I got run over by a truck?
Pat in TX
The thing to try is "active recovery" - exercise, but light in nature with a goal of getting the blood flowing without being very strenuous. Some forms of yoga, tai chi, qigong, etc., can be useful here, as can the type of joint health work I do (that I've described in the past here several times). Even an easy, short swim after a bike or run can work for this purpose. Active recovery is the "hair of the dog" that you're looking for.
