Whenever you engage in an unusual level of physical activity, lifting weights, cardio, or simply moving a heavy piece of furniture you create tears in your muscle tissue. Don't worry;this is normal--when your body rebuilds the damaged muscle it grows back- bigger and stronger than before (don't worry you are not going to look like a body builder just more tone). This is how athletes get stronger and faster. As a general rule, the more you exert yourself, the more the muscle tears you create, and the soreness you feel later on as the muscles are being repaired by your body. The soreness itself is both the damage of the muscle and the chemical waste products produced by the muscle during use (lactic acid).
Normal, Post Workout Soreness
Many people will have sore muscles after working out; some days more than others. Some might even say it is a 'good' soreness. Some may say it is a sign of pushing themselves to become stronger. Normal pain might feel like a dull but localized pain that does not limit the range of motion, but may be followed by tightening and temporary loss of strength. This is okay! It will last for several hours after workout--up to a few days after workout. Treatments you can do for normal soreness, stretching the muscle will keep it from tightening up, light cardio to get the blood flowing and help flush the lactic acid, icing the muscle, or taking some ibuprofen to help relieve the pain.
Strained or Overexerted Soreness
This happens when you push too hard and is common in people who are just beginning a workout program. The symptoms can be the same but in addition has the limited range of motion. If you have a limit range of motion or sharp pains stop what your doing. IF you have aches and pains that are affecting your range of motion see your doctor to make sure the workout is okay for you. If the pain is tolerable, you can give the muscle a break and let it heel. LISTEN to your body! I want you healthy and strong not broken!
To Help Prevent Soreness
Get your blood flowing with some cardio
Do some light stretches after your workout
STAY hydrated!!!
Get a massage
Ice muscle as soon as your done with your workout
(Ice, frozen bag of peas, or freeze some water in some Dixie cups and rub on muscle)
I hope this helps some of you sore and achey boot campers! You are doing so great job so keep up the good work!
information from www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/
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