CAN I STILL WORKOUT IF I AM SORE?

 

“Training sore is fine unless it puts

you at an increased risk of injury.“

 

 

 

If you’re having a difficult time getting into position or completing a full range of motion due to pain, take a rest.

Otherwise, that doesn’t mean you can’t exercise. Many workout programs are designed with this mind, and give muscles ample time to recover before working them out again.

Classic weightlifting programs such as the push/pull workouts, or the legs/chest/back workouts, allow for 1 to 2 days between sessions for muscle recovery.

You can workout if you’re sore. Advice is don’t exercise the same muscle groups that are hurting. Do legs one day and exercise your upper body the next. By doing so, you’ll still be able to get exercise and allow your lower body to recover and rebuild.

If you aren’t following a pre-planned routine, just make sure that you’re giving your muscles ample time to recover.

For example, don’t do a bunch of squats one day and a tough lunge workout the next. Break those workouts up by another day or so and you’ll see improved results.