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Beginners Pain!!

weller_stephen Posts: 5 Joined: 2001/09/03	2001/09/07, 06:49 AM Hi! I started my programme this week to focus my workouts (which have so far been ok - but vague!) After doing a Legs-Calves day, I am in PAIN!! I would expect some soreness from starting a new routine, and wouldn't normally worry - but this time my calves REALLY hurt.. and its been a couple of days now. I didn't feel that I had 'overdone' the exercises or weights, didn't 'hurt' myself doing the work.... Do you reckon I have just really worked the muscles (which aren't used to it I must admit!) or is it worse??!! Aarrrgggh...... SW
jbennett Posts: 1,558 Joined: 2001/02/28	2001/09/07, 10:44 PM Aaahhhh, welcome to the wonderful world of bodybuilding! Don't worry, that "beginners'" pain is normal. Sometimes, your body never really habituates to it and it hurts every time; my glutes always hurt the next day or two after I do deadlifts. Yes, the kind of pain where it actually hurts to sit! Just keep stretching and drink A LOT of water. Take it easy on yourself for the first couple weeks. Then, slowly increase the weight you do during your workouts. Good luck!
coolness Posts: 338 Joined: 2001/05/23	2001/09/07, 11:04 PM Good advice Jben. My legs felt like noodles the first few weeks!! It does get better and the stretching helps a lot. Lift hard!! coolness...
weller_stephen Posts: 5 Joined: 2001/09/03	2001/09/08, 07:53 AM Ouch! OK - I'll take you word for it! :-) Water and stretching coming up! Thanks for the advice!
southpacific Posts: 19 Joined: 2001/08/13	2001/09/08, 11:31 AM It looks like its worse and you should see a doctor.
coolness Posts: 338 Joined: 2001/05/23	2001/09/09, 08:07 AM Don't take any chances and aggravate the area. Take it easy!! coolness...
weller_stephen Posts: 5 Joined: 2001/09/03	2001/09/10, 05:55 AM Hi there, Thanks for the pointers and advice. Having rested my aching joints for a few days now, and just doing lots of gentle stretching the pain has gone!! I will take it easy for the time being, but thanks again for the help!! SW