Whew. I don't think I've gotten a workout
like that since high school! My personal trainer, Kristin, is absolutely
awesome. She's super encouraging, and is a natural educator, so she can
very easily explain what I need to be doing, but can also pick out any mistakes
I'm making and quickly fix them.
Today, I warmed-up with 10 minutes or intervals on
the elliptical, and then she had me work my upper body with some free weights.
I'll freely admit that we used the smallest weights the gym has, 4 and 5
lbs. dumbbells! We also did some more squats and lunges, and did several
exercises to work on my core. I'll be lucky if I can move tomorrow.
Those of you who work out/lift weights on a regular basis, what's your
recovery routine, so I can better avoid the lactic acid buildup that's killing
my quadriceps right now, and will likely be in my arms tomorrow?
a hot bath afterwards works wonders
ReplyDeleteStretch before and after, typically don't want to do a hot bath right after a workout...it can actually build more lactic acid and lock in what you have built up already. However, hot shower the next day or even a couple HOURS after the workout will work wonders. My XC runners (who are crazy) get in the cold tub and love it. If you are sore the next day you need to do some sort of walking/light cardio and stretch. For arms....it really is key to stretch.
ReplyDeleteStretching is definitely key as it helps release the lactic acid- stretch stretch stretch but also for sore legs you HAVE to roll them out on a foam roller. It's the best. Sometimes it will hurt to roll but mostly it feels amazing and even if it hurts while you're doing it it will feel better afterwards! Promise!
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