Ok let me start by saying I know nothing about the correct way to work out.But, I do workout everyday.My goals are to be fit and be able to walk and hunt for over 100 days a year(I'm a hunting guide), not be huge or have a six pack(although that would be cool!). I lift weights 3 days a week and rotate between P90x plyometrics, running stairs with a 30LB pack and ankle weights and an eliptical. When working with the weights I try to do 5+ sets with 10 reps or until I can't lift it.But I have very little soreness. Am I not pushing hard enough? Should I be sore? Actually what little I do know about working out I've learned here on the hide so I appreciate any advice!
Soreness or lack thereof
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Re: Soreness or lack thereof
If you are mixing it up, but using the same "mix-up" over and over then your body has adapted and it's time for a change. Add some explosive high intensity/short term stuff into the mix. Or add a routine that includes some heavy work. You don't have to be so sore you can't move, but you should know you had a workout.
If you are mixing it up, but using the same "mix-up" over and over then your body has adapted and it's time for a change. Add some explosive high intensity/short term stuff into the mix. Or add a routine that includes some heavy work. You don't have to be so sore you can't move, but you should know you had a workout.
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Honestly to meet your goals (100 hunting days a year + maaaaaybe a six pack) you're doing well as long as your diet is good enough.
The problem with asking people what you should do is that everybody's body is different. When I first started working out I did a whole body Monday/Wednesday/Friday workout. I eventually plateaued so I went to a Monday/Thursday and Tuesday/Friday workout and got more intense. I kept with that for a while until my shoulder started hurting bad and then moved onto a muscle group a day workout m-f.
It took me over a year and a half to find my ideal workout after basing it on other people's suggestions. For me its the M-F routine of 3 weeks light high-rep and then 1 week heavy low-rep.
Try different things until you're happy with your results and progress. If you want a detailed workout plan, PM me and I'll let you know everything I've tried.
Honestly to meet your goals (100 hunting days a year + maaaaaybe a six pack) you're doing well as long as your diet is good enough.
The problem with asking people what you should do is that everybody's body is different. When I first started working out I did a whole body Monday/Wednesday/Friday workout. I eventually plateaued so I went to a Monday/Thursday and Tuesday/Friday workout and got more intense. I kept with that for a while until my shoulder started hurting bad and then moved onto a muscle group a day workout m-f.
It took me over a year and a half to find my ideal workout after basing it on other people's suggestions. For me its the M-F routine of 3 weeks light high-rep and then 1 week heavy low-rep.
Try different things until you're happy with your results and progress. If you want a detailed workout plan, PM me and I'll let you know everything I've tried.
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Sir, you ever hear of the concept of "overtraining?" soreness is NOT a necessary indicator of a "good" workout. Hell, I work out x1-2 a week, and if I work out hard enough, I simply cannot workout within the next 2-3 days. and I gain nothing if I do. "Rest" is a critical component to any training routine. E.g., in strength training, the effect of stimulus overload cannot be appreciated until 2-3 days post workout.
2nd edit here: I should also have noted that there is a phenomenon called Delayed Onset Muscular Soreness, or DOMS, which refers to muscular soreness that is not immediately felt following a high intensity workout, but which shows itself 3 or 4 days post workout; typically in the muscle systems associated with a particular exercise. DOMS can be reduced or eliminated by performing a "not to failure" exercise involving the affected muscle group(s). OTOH, if, while DOMS is taking place, an additional high intensity exercise is performed "on top of DOMS," one could look forward to prolonging the "soreness." Don't ask me how I know this LOL
Sir, you ever hear of the concept of "overtraining?" soreness is NOT a necessary indicator of a "good" workout. Hell, I work out x1-2 a week, and if I work out hard enough, I simply cannot workout within the next 2-3 days. and I gain nothing if I do. "Rest" is a critical component to any training routine. E.g., in strength training, the effect of stimulus overload cannot be appreciated until 2-3 days post workout.
2nd edit here: I should also have noted that there is a phenomenon called Delayed Onset Muscular Soreness, or DOMS, which refers to muscular soreness that is not immediately felt following a high intensity workout, but which shows itself 3 or 4 days post workout; typically in the muscle systems associated with a particular exercise. DOMS can be reduced or eliminated by performing a "not to failure" exercise involving the affected muscle group(s). OTOH, if, while DOMS is taking place, an additional high intensity exercise is performed "on top of DOMS," one could look forward to prolonging the "soreness." Don't ask me how I know this LOL
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Gotta agree with copdoc here. Down time is just as important as your workouts. You are not giving your body time to recover and you sound as though you will soon be introduced to the concept of overtraining. Everybody will have differing opinions about the right amount of time to workout and rest, but as a general statement, you should be able to go 3-4 days per week and effectively see improvements. Maximize your efforts, and maximize your recovery as well. Soreness, while common with starting to workout, new routines, etc., is not a criteria for a successful workout.
Gotta agree with copdoc here. Down time is just as important as your workouts. You are not giving your body time to recover and you sound as though you will soon be introduced to the concept of overtraining. Everybody will have differing opinions about the right amount of time to workout and rest, but as a general statement, you should be able to go 3-4 days per week and effectively see improvements. Maximize your efforts, and maximize your recovery as well. Soreness, while common with starting to workout, new routines, etc., is not a criteria for a successful workout.
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yes, head2h2o,
, and I would add also that one can re-define the concept of a "week." The notion is purely arbitrary that we have to organize our workouts within the time-frame of a calendar week. There is nothing magic about a 7-day cycle, especially when it comes to programming recovery periods. When I was actively cycling and sculling and doing HIT weight training, I would routinely schedule 3 to 4 workouts but I would interpose 2-3 days of rest between bouts and let the repetition of a particular form of exercise fall on whatever calendar sequence it did.
Not nearly enough emphasis is placed today on recovery, IMHO.
yes, head2h2o,
, and I would add also that one can re-define the concept of a "week." The notion is purely arbitrary that we have to organize our workouts within the time-frame of a calendar week. There is nothing magic about a 7-day cycle, especially when it comes to programming recovery periods. When I was actively cycling and sculling and doing HIT weight training, I would routinely schedule 3 to 4 workouts but I would interpose 2-3 days of rest between bouts and let the repetition of a particular form of exercise fall on whatever calendar sequence it did.Not nearly enough emphasis is placed today on recovery, IMHO.
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+1 for emphasis on recovery. I think something that a large percentage of people miss in their program is proper diet and understanding what your body does in response to what you feed it. So as not to hijack the thread i'll simply answer that IMHO who cares if you are sore or not. Are you meeting yur personal goals? If not cange it up and find what works for you.
+1 for emphasis on recovery. I think something that a large percentage of people miss in their program is proper diet and understanding what your body does in response to what you feed it. So as not to hijack the thread i'll simply answer that IMHO who cares if you are sore or not. Are you meeting yur personal goals? If not cange it up and find what works for you.
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once i start working out after a lay off, ill be pretty sore for a couple weeks. after that, i can work out as hard as i want and feel fine the next day...no soreness.
once i start working out after a lay off, ill be pretty sore for a couple weeks. after that, i can work out as hard as i want and feel fine the next day...no soreness.
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Appreciate it fellas! Like I said I don't know a damn thing so all this is helping!
Appreciate it fellas! Like I said I don't know a damn thing so all this is helping!
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