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What can I do to relieve the pain from exercising? I have added Bally's to my Curves

and aquatics routine. I am feeling great except my thighs feel like they have been run over by a mack truck. I did the sauna and whirlpool last night after doing my workout at Bally's. That gave me a little temporary relief. Yall, I have always been the girl too fat to exercise. Well, I am still fat but I am exercising. I have absolutely no experience with what to do for muscle aches. I am open for ideas. They have been sore for four days now. — Ann B. (posted on January 20, 2004)

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January 20, 2004
I know this feeling........ Make sure that you warm up and cool down really well and stretch before and after your work outs other wise your are going to be in the "World of Hurt" we have all found ourselves in.
— jamie H.

January 20, 2004
Water - water - water. I didn't know this until my son started running on his school track team. His coach says to immediately drink water after the workout. It helps wash the lactic acid out of your system. Lactic acid is released into your system during a workout and will cause pain once the workout is over. My son swears by it and I tried it after working out. Be darned, it does work. Just be careful not to drink cold water or to gulp the water. You may end up driving the porcelain bus.
— Vicki H.

January 20, 2004
Not a solution, but a good laugh on the subject . . . If you read this without laughing out loud, there is something wrong with you. This is dedicated to every woman who ever attempted to get into a regular workout routine. Dear Diary: For my 40th birthday this year, my husband (the dear) purchased a week of personal training at the local health club for me. Although I am still in great shape since being a member of the high school bowling team, I decided it would be a good idea to give it a try. I called the health club and made my reservations with a personal trainer I'll call Bruce, who identified himself as a 26 year old aerobics instructor and model for athletic clothing and swim wear. My husband seemed pleased with my enthusiasm to get started. The club encouraged me to keep a diary to chart my progress. Monday: Started my day at 6:00 AM. Tough to get out of bed but found it was well worth it when I arrived at the health club to find Bruce waiting for me. He is something of a Greek God - with blonde hair, dancing eyes, a dazzling white smile and a deep sexy voice. Woo Hoo! Bruce gave me a tour and showed me the machines. He took my pulse after five minutes on the treadmill. He was alarmed that my pulse was so fast, but I attribute it to standing next to him in his lycra aerobic outfit. I enjoyed watching the skillful way in which he conducted his aerobics class after my workout today. Very inspiring! Bruce was encouraging as I did my sit-ups, although my gut was already aching from holding it in the whole time he was around. This is going to be a FANTASTIC week, I am already planning to join! Tuesday: I drank a whole pot of coffee, but I finally made it out the door. Bruce made me lie on my back and push a heavy iron bar into the air then he put weights on it! My legs were a little wobbly on the treadmill, but I made the full mile. Bruce's rewarding smile made it all worthwhile. I feel GREAT, it's a whole new life for me! Wednesday: The only way I can brush my teeth is by laying the toothbrush on the counter and moving my mouth back and forth over it, my damn arms hurt to bad to do it the regular way. I believe I have a hernia in both pectorals. Driving to the club was OK as long as I didn't try to steer or stop. I parked on top of a GEO in the club parking lot because I could not pull my leg up to brake. Bruce was impatient with me, insisting that my screams bothered other club members. His voice is a little too perky for that early in the morning and when he scolds me, he gets this nasally whine that is VERY annoying. My chest hurt when I got on the treadmill, so Bruce put me on the stair monster. Why the hell would anyone invent a machine to simulate an activity rendered obsolete by elevators? Bruce told me this would help me get in shape and enjoy life. He said some other shit too. Thursday: Bruce was waiting for me with his vampire-like teeth exposed as his thin, cruel lips were pulled back in a full snarl. I couldn't help being a half hour late, it took me that long to tie my shoes. Bruce took me to workout with the dumbbells. When he was not looking, I ran and hid in the women's room. He sent Lana (the bitch) to find me, as punishment he put me on the rowing machine, which I sank. Friday: I hate the bastard Bruce more than any human being has ever hated any other human being in the history of mankind! Stupid, skinny, anemic little cheerleader. If there was a part of my body that could move without unbearable pain, I would beat him with it. Bruce wanted me to work on my triceps. I don't have any triceps! And if you don't want dents in the floor, don't hand me the #!*%!*$ barbells or anything that weighs more than a twinkly. (Which I am sure you learned in the sadist school you attended and graduated magna cum laude from.) The treadmill flung me off and I landed on a health and nutrition teacher. Why couldn't it have been someone softer, like the drama coach or the choir director? Saturday: Bruce left a message on my answering machine in his grating, shrilly voice wondering why I did not show up today. Just hearing his voice made me want to smash the machine with my planner. However, I lacked the strength to even use the TV remote and ended up watching eleven straight hours of the Weather Channel from the couch. Sunday: I'm having the Church van pick me up for services today so I can go and thank GOD that this week from Hell is over. I will also pray that next year my husband (the BASTARD) will choose a gift for me that is fun, like a root canal or a hysterectomy
— lorien

January 20, 2004
Linda, that was hilarious! I wish there was a humor section on this site - this needs to be archived there! Seriously, two things I learned in the past. I worked with an exercise physiologist who once said not to believe "No pain, no gain." She said that "if you have pain, you have no brain." The muscle pain you may be feeling is from microscopically torn muscle tissue. You are over working your muscles. While it is good to exercise, be sure you work into it - don't go all out at first. If you are doing any weight training, give yourself a day off in between so your muscles can recover and build more muscle tissue. Massage, heat or cold, and rest will help.
— koogy

January 20, 2004
Hi there, Ann! I agree with the other post about stretching before and after workouts. I also like to take a nice hot shower afterwards or later that evening. To Linda... that was too funny and scary! I have a training session scheduled for tomorrow! Now I'm shaking in my boots. LOL Vi. open RNY 9/23/02 down 151 lbs.
— Vi F.

January 20, 2004
Linda, I am absolutely cracking up here. I sure appreciate yall's suggestions. I got a couple of great ones from the main message board also. I had protein right after my workout last night and for the first time in 5 days ....my thighs are NOT killing me. I am going to print out your very funny post and show my trainer. I am not sure he will see the humor though. Take care and I am so grateful for everyone's help on this issue. Ann in TX
— Ann B.

January 21, 2004
OH MY GOSH Linda, that little tidbit was SO FUNNY!!! I've had my own experience with Bally's trainers the first week in January and thought this hit so many funny and TRUE feelings from my training session. No - seriously, I was so sore the following day, after letting my trainer push me past a point of feeling conmfortable. So bad, that I had trouble brushing my hair or getting out of my car. I should have known better. I'm in the process of studying to become certified as a personal trainer and the NUMBER ONE rule is - if you make your client sore, you've trained them WRONG! Muscles need time to build and re-build themselves. Pain = muscular "over-use". Slow and steady win's the race! My suggestion - take a few days rest. When you get back to feeling normal, start at just using "no weight" or the lowest weight available. You may feel like your not challenging yourself, but you will be soon - believe me. Just concentrate on the correct position and form. Do this for 1 week, alternating different muscle groups every other day (don't work the same area 2 days in a row). Then move the weight up very, very gradually per week/2 weeks. You'll be surprised at your progress and strength, tone etc. within as little as 1 month. Good luck in your journey! You sound like your doing fabulous!!
— Tracy H.

January 21, 2004
I found that once I was at the gym exercising regularly, ther pin goes away. It's often fromusing muscles that have not been regualrly use din the past. As one of the others said, slow and steady, and you'll feel more comfortable soon. I am one who does not love the gym, but I see it as a part of the formula for WLS success. I add the surgery, plus the vitamins, plus the appropriate eating habits and the exercise as a total package. Who ever said this is the easy way out???? Good luck!
— Fixnmyself

January 21, 2004
Oy. I am so embarrassed. Sorry for all the typos in my last answer.
— Fixnmyself

January 21, 2004
hi i can only tell you keep going in the hot tub after your workout it really helps that is my reward it really helps a lot and feels so good.
— ROSEMARY A.

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