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mystic511 · 08-11-2003, 10:43 PM

I just started working out again, and my muscles have been killing me the last few days from the overload of pushups I did, to the point where I can't move my arms freely. My friend (a fitness nut) said something about some kind of acid build up in the muscles? I think it was lactic acid.

I'm not sure about the details though, he was sort of vague. Just wondering if you guys knew how to lessen the hurt or avoid it for next time.

Right now, four days after that workout, my muscles are still aching enough that I can't continue working out.

I tried just ignoring it and doing my normal routine, but I can't seem to do anywhere near what I did that first day. I guess my muscles are still recupperating.

I know it's too late now, but how do I avoid this lactic acid build up and muscle pain in the future?

08-11-2003, 10:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
mystic511 Tilted	How to avoid/lessen aching muscles after heavy workout? I just started working out again, and my muscles have been killing me the last few days from the overload of pushups I did, to the point where I can't move my arms freely. My friend (a fitness nut) said something about some kind of acid build up in the muscles? I think it was lactic acid. I'm not sure about the details though, he was sort of vague. Just wondering if you guys knew how to lessen the hurt or avoid it for next time. Right now, four days after that workout, my muscles are still aching enough that I can't continue working out. I tried just ignoring it and doing my normal routine, but I can't seem to do anywhere near what I did that first day. I guess my muscles are still recupperating. I know it's too late now, but how do I avoid this lactic acid build up and muscle pain in the future? __________________ One day, I will become Virtually Infamous.