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When you're just starting to work out, being a little sore is totally normal. But as your workouts progress, you need to be aware of how your body is reacting to what you're doing. Do 20 lunges after not having done them in months, and you'll be sore the next day — that's how you know the lunges worked. If you keep doing 20 lunges every day, after a while you'll stop feeling the difference, and that means it's not productive anymore. It's so important to keep yourself challenged to see results.
When it comes to intensity, you'll learn to use your own judgment. If it feels too easy, increase intensity; if it feels too difficult or your form is comprised, decrease intensity. You'll find your abilities change as you move forward.
Here is some of the advice my teammates have given about working it all out:
* "Some people think being sore means something is wrong — it's not. If you are not sore, it might mean you are in better condition than you thought you were, but it doesn't mean that you won't experience some muscle soreness in the future as the workouts step up in difficulty. Just keep on track with what you are doing — working out is NEVER a waste of your time!" – Gypsy990
* "Stretching is always important. If I've done a really tough workout where I'm very sore the next day, I'll usually try to do some flexibility exercises or pilates, instead of jumping right back into something the next day. You need to give your muscles time to recuperate, but then again, you should be ready to go a day or so later!! I try to tell myself that it really feels good" – SkinnyDean
* "My shoulders and lats are sore, but otherwise I'm feeling good. I can really feel the muscles in my quads now and that keeps me going during a particularly hard circuit." – gettinfit4mykids
When you're just starting to work out, being a little sore is totally normal. But as your workouts progress, you need to be aware of how your body is reacting to what you're doing. Do 20 lunges after not having done them in months, and you'll be sore the next day — that's how you know the lunges worked. If you keep doing 20 lunges every day, after a while you'll stop feeling the difference, and that means it's not productive anymore. It's so important to keep yourself challenged to see results.
When it comes to intensity, you'll learn to use your own judgment. If it feels too easy, increase intensity; if it feels too difficult or your form is comprised, decrease intensity. You'll find your abilities change as you move forward.
Here is some of the advice my teammates have given about working it all out:
* "Some people think being sore means something is wrong — it's not. If you are not sore, it might mean you are in better condition than you thought you were, but it doesn't mean that you won't experience some muscle soreness in the future as the workouts step up in difficulty. Just keep on track with what you are doing — working out is NEVER a waste of your time!" – Gypsy990
* "Stretching is always important. If I've done a really tough workout where I'm very sore the next day, I'll usually try to do some flexibility exercises or pilates, instead of jumping right back into something the next day. You need to give your muscles time to recuperate, but then again, you should be ready to go a day or so later!! I try to tell myself that it really feels good" – SkinnyDean
* "My shoulders and lats are sore, but otherwise I'm feeling good. I can really feel the muscles in my quads now and that keeps me going during a particularly hard circuit." – gettinfit4mykids
Change It Up
Maybe you're familiar with the research study that shows that multitasking — like checking e-mail messages while on the phone — slows down brain function. Well, the opposite is true for fitness training. Multitasking body parts helps your body burn calories faster! Try alternating kick backs with another exercise, like jumping jacks, for an extra boost. Just remember, multitasking is no excuse for sloppy form!
This last tip, Change it Up, is why I love Tony! Doesn't he find a way to make each move new and exciting! And you work every muscle in how many different ways!
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