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For those still working out

Tomkat8403Tomkat8403 member
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Are you finding your muscles and joints ache worse for days on end after doing weights?

I can't decide if I just way over did it on Monday, or if it's just that I hurt more because of having looser joints from the pregnancy right now. I did a lot of lower body and upper body combined work that day, and my legs and hips are so sore I can barely waddle. I'm wondering if it may be time to drastically cut back on the weights and stick to the cardio equipment.

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Re: For those still working out

  • christin3580christin3580
    your body is carrying more weight now so you may have to modify some :)  I love working out though it feels soo refreshing :)
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  • MipperMipper
    I haven't noticed being more sore from weights but I also have cut back some. Instead of doing 8 lbs hand weights I'm doing 3 to 5 lbs. And instead of running I'm doing salsa dance class. So just less stressful activities but still getting my heart rate up. I think you might have over done it maybe. Good luck!
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  • HookEm04HookEm04
    I've been more sore after weights. I adjusted to do less wieght and more reps. I haven't noticed pain in my joints but definitely in my muscles.?
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  • mooninlvmooninlv
    i've cut back on the amount of weight i'm lifting, so it's hasn't been bad. i few days when i did squats/lunges i noticed my legs were really sore (more than they normally would've been) but i agree with pp, i'm assuming it's becuase of the added weight i'm carrying around. it's worth it though- working out has always been such a stress reliever for me, and just a great all around way to feel good.
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  • chels0120chels0120 member
    I noticed this happening to me. I had to quit weights or significantly decrease the weight and just do more reps. I've noticed yoga has helped a TON!
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  • Namaste NatalieNamaste Natalie

    My muscles and/or joints aren't aching because of working out.  You probably overdid it or maybe weren't properly hydrated. That will encourage more lactic acid build up in the muscles which causes the achiness.

    I also love working out.  I work out every day and teach classes.  It is so yummy.

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  • Amy ConklingAmy Conkling

    So sorry for your sore muscles! I think you're right - you may have overdone it a bit and didn't drink enough water. Like the other ladies are saying, I've been doing lighter weights 2-3 times a week, just for about 15-20 min. at a time. I was never a big weightlifter to begin with, though, I always enjoyed cardio more.

    I wouldn't cut out weights/strength training completely - maybe modify with lighter weights and compliment the weights with some cardio work, too.

    I love working out, too! :) It's great to be able to continue working out while pregnant....I was feeling sorry for myself for a few weeks when my dr. wouldn't let me run after a small mishap earlier in pregnancy, but he's lifted all the restrictions except running. For that, I'm thankful!

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  • BaltimoreGirl07BaltimoreGirl07
    It comes and goes for me...some days I'm much more sore than others, but I don't really switch it up too often.  I also try to space out my lifting to a couple of body parts per day (like bis/tris/back, then chest/shoulders, and I usually just do legs by themselves on Friday so I can recover by Monday)
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  • TheDawnnTheDawnn

    Actually, I've dropped the weight by almost half for my arms cause I was finding that my wrists and elbows were aching... ?I wondered the same thing if it had to do with looser joints. ?

    I have read that exercise, including weights is safe to continue though...

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