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Why Soreness Isn’t Bad
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Why Soreness Isn’t Bad
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Why Soreness Isn’t Bad
You’re sore? Congrats!
That means your body noticed what you did. It’s like a little message from your tissues saying, “Hey, we’re working on it.”
Soreness typically appears after activities that challenge your body, such as stretching, lifting, running, dancing, or even crying too hard (hopefully not the last one).
So what should you do?
Take it easy
You don’t need to go beast mode today if you're sore. Move gently, hydrate, and take comfort knowing your body is adapting.
You might be slightly stronger, more flexible, or just look cooler by next week. But usually the difference is very small, so you won’t notice unless you take pictures and check back in a couple of months.
Don’t panic
You don’t need to “fix” soreness. You can stretch, hydrate, or take a walk. Just maybe skip the ice. This is because inflammation is actually good. It brings all the recovery goodies to your muscles. Ice shuts that down. So let the inflammation do its thing.
Fun fact
Soreness isn’t from lactic acid. That clears out fast, long before the soreness sets in.
You earned this soreness. Be proud of it.
Stay Flexy,
David
Ready to keep the momentum going?
Scroll down to check out today’s challenge and see how you do!
Movement of the Day
Lunge Pulse
This dynamic stretch targets the hip flexors and quads while improving strength, mobility, and balance.
Watch the demo here.
How to Do It:
Get into a lunge position with your back knee near the ground. Lower your hips until you feel a stretch in the front of your hip, then lift your back knee by flexing your quad. Lower it back down and repeat for reps.
Tips:
Keep your back leg as straight as possible when lifting
Stay low to make it easier, or lift your torso for more intensity
Flex your quad each time you lift for a deeper stretch
Many of these exercises are featured in my complete flexibility plan. If interested, reply “stretch” for a surprise.
Stretch with Me
Aging Doesn’t Mean Slowing Down
I made this gentle 10-minute mobility routine to help older adults move with more ease and confidence. Subscribe to @WorkoutsbyDavid for more follow-along videos!
Your Voice Matters
Follow Along Video Ideas needed!
On the second channel, I do follow along videos like the one seen above.
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Today’s Challenge
Write Down One Thing You’re Avoiding
Write down one thing you’ve been putting off. Not ten. Not a to-do list. Just one.
Reply and let me know. We talk a lot about mobility here. This is emotional mobility.
Check out last week’s challenge here.
How did you do on the last challenge? |
Myth-Busting
Myth: You Can Turn Fat Into Muscle
Fat and muscle are two very different tissues. You can lose fat and gain muscle, but one cannot turn into the other.
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