Sooo are you going back today??

 

^ ha ha....



question: to stay in shape (in the general sense), is there a *SPECIFIC* way that you should burn energy? i.e. is cardio better than weights? is yoga better than cardio? and so on...

i play hockey twice a week and that's it....no other exercise.

 

mixing up your routine is the best way to stay in shape. If you work out 4 times a week do two days of mainly cardio and two days of light cardio and weight training. Variety is the key.

S2000raj, work out hard again today, then you'll know the true mean of sore . To help you out, try streching before and after your workout, then for the last meal of your day eat a good proteion rich meal. That'll help you not be so sore the next day (although the first couple of weeks suck no matter what you eat, so be prepaired for more sore mornings)

 

I've heard that doing some very light weights (or bodyweight movements) the following day (for the affected muscle group) can help reduce pain and fatigue too... perhaps do to the increased blood flow to the area. Can't say I've ever tried it though.

 

For most people, An all out workout like that will cause more pain and will delay progress. The body was shocked but at the point where most people will need a few days to recover. Breaking up your workout is the most effective way to be active daily. Consistency is the key.

Unless of course you're genetically enhanced. Or are on anabolic steroids.

Either way good luck.

 

Isn't that a Canadian Requirement? Eh? Ya hoser...

 

[QUOTE=PDX S2000,May 9 2007, 07:43 AM] I've heard that doing some very light weights (or bodyweight movements) the following day (for the affected muscle group) can help reduce pain and fatigue too... perhaps do to the increased blood flow to the area.

 

i'm going to go back and swim today. A light swim then a hottub or sauna.

 

The hockey may be enough depending on your goals. Weight lifting is good and done right can raise your metabolism well, it can also involve cardio if you do lower weight higher reps.

 

Pop some ibuprofen afterwards if you're still sore. That should help a little bit.