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Exercise does sometimes make the body feel sore afterward. Usually this happens when you are not warming up, just exercising after not doing it for a long time, or because the exercise is too heavy. Many are wondering, is it okay to continue exercising if the body is still sore after the previous exercise? The following is the review.
When the body is still sick after exercise, can you continue?
Who has had muscle soreness such as pulling after exercise? Usually this condition is experienced because of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). DOMS may occur after exercise, around the first or second post-workout day.
The causes are microscopic muscle tears, damage to muscle tissue that occurs during exercise, or the build-up of waste products such as lactic acid and calcium. Trying a new exercise or increasing its intensity are the most frequent triggers for DOMS.
If you experience unbearable pain, of course you should not continue exercising first. Let the body fully recover. The reason is, if you force to exercise when your body is in pain, this will put excessive pressure on the ligaments and tendons. As a result, you are at high risk for injury.
In addition, when the body is still sore after the previous exercise, you will usually experience coordination problems and have a more limited range of motion. This can again put you at high risk for injury if forced to continue exercising.
However, you also need to be able to distinguish between normal pain and what is not. If the pain is just aching or aching muscles are mild and unobtrusive, you can keep exercising. The reason is, this type of muscle pain usually occurs only because the body is adjusting itself at the beginning of the exercise.
According to Carly Ryan, a sports physiologist at Exercise and Sports Science, Australia, you can do a variety of mild sports such as swimming or walking leisurely while experiencing DOMS. This light exercise aims to reduce pain and speed up the recovery process. Blood flow to the muscles will help repair and improve your flexibility and mobility.
Don't exercise just yet if:
When you are diligent in exercising intensely, there is a possibility that your body will experience a deterioration in condition due to being too tired. It usually takes a few weeks to a few months for the condition to recover. Especially if you experience various conditions such as:
- Increased heart rate even while resting
- Frequent colds and flu
- It's quite a serious injury
- Muscle and joint pain
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
- Decreased appetite
If you experience this, all you need to do is allow your body to rest completely. Do not start exercising again until your body is back to normal condition. If necessary, consult your doctor about the complaints you are feeling at this time.
In essence, whatever exercise you do, you should also consider the recovery time. It usually takes your body about 48 to 72 hours before starting to exercise again. How long it actually depends on the type and intensity of exercise you do. Don't push yourself too hard, especially if your body starts to show unnatural signs of pain or complaints.
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