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08-28-17, 03:17 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: TarHeel country
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When you overdo it...
Today was my first workout in ages. It's been months and months.
And months. I did the Classic Barre workout from Suzanne's Flat Belly Barre DVD. That was pretty good. Challenging because...well, months and months. But good; I felt worked. Then, I decided (quite spur-of-the-moment) to take the kids to the zoo and do the Sky Ropes course. We'd been walking about doing it and the weather was gorgeous today (mid-70s!) so we went. Whew, that was challenging. Then, once it was over, we had a long walk to get back to the parking lot, so my legs are toast. So, what do you do when you've overdone it? Warm bath, certain stretch DVD, massage? What's your pampering secret? |
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08-28-17, 03:23 PM
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08-28-17, 03:25 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Monterey County, California
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And a bath with epsom salts.
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08-28-17, 03:31 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: PalmTreeVille
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a nap.
I've been on the Nap Rotation for quite some time now. I'm conditioned enough for Phase 3 Turbo Nap in fact. 
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08-28-17, 04:17 PM
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I'd do some good stretching, drink your water, soak in the tub.
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08-28-17, 05:23 PM
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 You know when you're first starting to relax, and there's a wonderful moment of ease? Ahhh! For example, when doing corpse pose, take a moment to quiet your mind and relax for about three relatively slow breaths. That should be 'enough' to get to that little moment. Some days, that brief respite is all I get, but it seems to carry me through. Just taking a moment for myself makes all the difference. Sure, I suppose it's mostly psychological, but I'll accept that gift.  Making sure to get plenty of fluids is also key. I like to make my own fruit punch (fruit juice, actual sugar, and water). Most of the time I just make it with fresh squeezed orange juice, but other options are also very tasty. The next day, after some intense exertion, I find it's better to get up and do something, even a little bit, rather than just take a whole rest day. Somehow that leads to more activity. (Which seems to have lead the OP into this recovery situation ... )
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08-28-17, 05:52 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: USA
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08-29-17, 10:17 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Upstate SC
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Great thread and great suggestions!
When I've overdone it, I find that very gentle cardio, like Leslie's Walk Diet, followed by a gentle stretch for the lower body can help ease doms and loosen things up. Even just marching in place while watching tv can generate enough internal heat to ease aching muscles a bit. |
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08-31-17, 07:47 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: TarHeel country
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Thanks for the replies. That night, I went to bed soooo early, LOL. I think I may have gotten a bit dehydrated/over-sun-exposed as well. All's well (though I was a bit stiff on Tuesday), and I've been continuing my workouts.
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