Recovering muscles, what to do? - Exercise & Fitness Message Board

cartner · 12-30-2007, 02:36 PM

Hi,

I do weight training, using not more than 21 pound dumbells, then I take rest for 4 days before I do the next session of the same workout. I take Amino Acids, about 2,400 mg, omega 3, Magnesium and Vitamin C + B Complex.

Someone told me that in the following day to the workout I should use something like 5 pounds weight and do the same workout again. Does this help for muscles recovery?
Thanks,
Michael

brokenchild · 12-31-2007, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by cartner

Hi,

I do weight training, using not more than 21 pound dumbells, then I take rest for 4 days before I do the next session of the same workout. I take Amino Acids, about 2,400 mg, omega 3, Magnesium and Vitamin C + B Complex.

Someone told me that in the following day to the workout I should use something like 5 pounds weight and do the same workout again. Does this help for muscles recovery?
Thanks,
Michael

You shouldn't work the same muscle group 2 days in a row. As for muscle recovery, make sure you're getting enough fluids to flush out the lactic acid and that you're getting enough protein and carbs after your workout.

cartner · 12-31-2007, 08:46 AM

Ok will do that, thanks for help

Michael

janewhite1 · 12-31-2007, 01:24 PM

There is something to that same exercise next day theory. Not a lot, of course, not enough to make you tired, but just a few reps, little or no weight, with some stretching, can get the blood going to the tired muscles and work out the knots. It's not another workout, it's just a way to ease the stiffness that can be bothersome next day.

cartner · 12-31-2007, 01:50 PM

Thanks for the info, I will try it and see what would happen.

Michael