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SORE! should I work out?

David1201086 Posts: 253 Joined: 2004/06/15	2004/07/04, 06:34 PM I just started a different workout and my arms are killing me, after to days of rest, should I work out tommorrow or rest? Thanks
fsdsk Posts: 959 Joined: 2003/11/30	2004/07/04, 06:35 PM Hopefully you are not planning on working your arms again so soon, I would not hesitate working out. -------------- There is no substitute for hard work
David1201086 Posts: 253 Joined: 2004/06/15	2004/07/04, 06:53 PM I was going to workout upper body tom.
fsdsk Posts: 959 Joined: 2003/11/30	2004/07/04, 07:47 PM If you must do your upper body, focus on areas that use your arms as secondary muscles and not primary.
the_cupcake Posts: 348 Joined: 2004/06/16	2004/07/04, 08:12 PM i'm with fsdsk, because if you ache too much, then you won't be able to perform at top form. you'll just be wasting energy. Recover. -------------- The best victories are won not by adversity and brute force. Learn the enemy and overcome it. -cupcake-
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2004/07/04, 09:54 PM Active recovery can be very beneficial. Unless your arms are really in pain. If it is only DOMS, feel free to work them again, albeit a bit lighter. This will get nutrient rich blood flowing to them and help heal them. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
Logger Posts: 126 Joined: 2002/05/02	2004/07/06, 11:22 AM i agree with bb1fit. just get them stimulated with fresh blood but not beat on them. -------------- free your mind -Logger