Do You Exercise Even When You’re Sore?

I found a new running buddy in my neighborhood, and let’s just say that she’s much more hard-core than I. I led her through a leisurely 35-minute run, and the next day, it was her turn to lead. She had us running up every hill in the woodsy trails near our homes. By the end, we had run for over an hour. The next morning I woke up to extremely sore legs and a phone call asking if I was up for going again. I had to pass, saying I was way too sore to even bend over and tie my sneaks. Exercising when I’m a little sore often relieves my tightness, but when I’m so sore even walking hurts, I skip the workout and rest. What about you? Do You Exercise Even When You're Sore? Never. It depends how sore I am, or where I’m sore. Always. I rarely feel sore. I don’t exercise so this is a nonissue for me.

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Fit Tip: Exercise Even If You’re Sore

The day after a grueling strength-training session or lengthy bike ride always leaves me deliciously sore . Yes, I admit that I love the feeling of sore muscles, but on those days, I often feel like skipping out on exercise. While days of rest are definitely necessary and a great reward for a previous day’s hard work, a little soreness is no excuse to ditch the gym entirely. A light workout will actually help alleviate some of the tightness and tenderness you feel. I’m in no way encouraging you to do a 10-mile run, or 30-minute session of squats and lunges. Take it easy and go for a relaxing walk, do some stretching, or even a short jog. The light exercise will get blood pumping to your muscles, and afterward, your soreness should feel much less painful. I will say that if you wake up and are extremely sore, as in you-can’t-even-walk sore, then a day or more of rest will probably be more beneficial.

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