Another question about muscle soreness after weight training...

[Meganator]

I understand the concept of needing to let my muscles rest and rebuild. but do I need to wait until ALL soreness is gone? Or just until I can work that muscle again comfortably?

Thanks,
Megan

[Miss Giggles]

Are you waiting 48 hours in between each muscle group? That's the general rule.

Light exercise helps break up the lactic acid so it does help with muscle soreness.

[Meganator]

Are you waiting 48 hours in between each muscle group? That's the general rule.

Light exercise helps break up the lactic acid so it does help with muscle soreness.

Yes, I am...sometimes I am a little sore at that time, though, so I wasn't sure if that was too soon. Then there was a couple of weeks ago when I did too many walking lunges and it took 4 days to be able to go up and down stairs without limping. :rolleyes: 48 hrs was reallly out of the question for more leg/butt work that week. :)

[wallycat]

The way I've read/understood this is that micro-repair starts right away.
I think if you waited a 3rd day, you may see more progress, but the thoughts seem to be 48 hours is enough.

[Valerie226]

Yes, I am...sometimes I am a little sore at that time, though, so I wasn't sure if that was too soon. Then there was a couple of weeks ago when I did too many walking lunges and it took 4 days to be able to go up and down stairs without limping. :rolleyes: 48 hrs was reallly out of the question for more leg/butt work that week. :)

Too funny... there are special rules for too many walking lunges... ;) 148 hours may be required.....