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What was I thinking?

I've been quite regular about strength training the past few years - especially this spring.  I got really busy in May with finishing grad school and taking a big certification exam that I stopped going to my strength training class at the gym.  It's a full-body endurance strength class and I love the class.  It has done more for my fitness than anything I've tried ... ever.   I was lazy for the month of June and didn't go again until yesterday. 

 

(You know what's coming, right?)

 

 

OH MY GOD. 

I can't move today. 

I knew I would feel like this. I've done it before and every time I say, "Don't go more than a week without going to class.  You'll be SO sore."

Sheesh. It's totally worth it but for the next few days, I'll be feeling every muscle!

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Re: What was I thinking?

  • Well - at least you were thinking "I'm so busy with school" instead of "Yay! Ice cream!".

    Good job on getting back to the gym - even if it's gimping your way through for the rest of the week. :)

  • Lots of Aleve or Advil & a Thermacare thingie will make you feel better! 

    I am joining a gym this week, in part so I can start lifting again, and I know I'm going to be miserably sore for the first week or so.  On the other hand the tight, defined arms & legs will be worth it!  Too bad we're women of a certain age who can't get away with ignoring the gym anymore!

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  • Man!  I hate when that happens.  But at least your going back and you know its a "good" kind of pain!!!  Feel better soon Stick out tongue
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  • Anota - Unfortunately, I did engage in some celebratory ice cream so I have some making up to do! 

    Jen - You aren't kidding about being a woman of a certain age, my friend.  That's why I'm doing this.  I'm fighting the aging process by tightening up my muscles and strengthening my "foundation"!  Good luck to you.  Keep me posted!

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  • I keep pulling muscles in my neck, back, & shoulders.  I figured it was time to start taking better care of myself or go to physical therapy!  I'm the same weight I was in HS (not that I was ever skinny) but oh my gosh, things are not in the same place anymore! 
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  • Hey good for you for going and know that the results are worth it!  Don't forget the importance of stretching before/after.  I find it really helps to cut down on soreness :)
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