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2003/03/19, 12:07 AM
I just started lifting a week ago, and as I expected, my muscles have been pretty sore and hurting. However, is it a bad idea to take a really hot shower to try and ease some of the pain? Like, does hot water "un-tighten" the muscles and prohibit me from getting the definition and strength I'm aiming for?
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2003/03/19, 09:46 AM
I don't think taking a hot shower following a work out will affect how your mucsles develope. I won't worry about that.
As for the tightness are you stretching? Its very important to stretch both before and after. Before will get you warmed up and helps prevent injury, and I have always found that a good stretch afterwards helps with how tight/sore I am in the following days. If you aren't stretching, you deff should start. Do 5-10 min of light Cardio warm up, stretch, do your workout, and follow that up with some stretching as well.
Also I don't know what your workout program is like..But Its suggested to do pretty light workouts for 2-3 weeks before jumping into a program where you have your body parts split, and your doing 3 excersises per BP and three sets. If you just started, give your body time to adjust to working out, don't just jump into a pretty intense program, it helps you in not being as sore...and that will help keep you focused, and make your workouts more enjoyable.
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2003/03/19, 09:47 AM
No i always look forward to my afterworkout hot shower it helps....
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IF YOU CAN STILL ITCH YOUR NOSE AFTER ARM DAY, GO DO ANOTHER SET!!!
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2003/03/19, 01:51 PM
I'll try to stretch better, it's just difficult because I couldn't really find any detailed stretches on this or any other site. But anyway, thanks a lot guys.
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2003/03/19, 03:39 PM
Kaseywak...make sure you're getting adequate protein post workout. Muscle Milk is great for recovery or any whey protein shake within an hour or so after your workout.
Good luck!
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2003/03/19, 03:52 PM
A cyclist friend of mine drinks Cytomax to help with muscle soreness on and after long rides. Depending on what type of lifting you're doing (lots of reps, few reps...) I wonder if it would be useful.
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