Relief for severe DOMS?

[kirstny]

Do you find anything helps?

I am having a hard time even just walking after Monday's leg workout.
:blink:

I've done some light cardio and I've been taking anti-inflammatories.

What else would help?
Hot bath? Cold bath?

[Cathie]

Suck it up :lol:

[jaleena]

Hot tub always helped me. If I'm at home, I throw in epsom salts.

[Erik]

Why are you so especially sore from Monday's workout?

Is it new?

[kirstny]

Why are you so especially sore from Monday's workout?

Is it new?

Yup. New and heavy. And I hadn't worked out in 3+ weeks.

Thanks a lot, Cathie! :dry:

I seriously look like I don't know how to walk!

[Erik]

You could go in and do some high rep, very submaximal work for the sore muscles. That'll get some blood in the area and should help a bit with recovery (more nutrient delivery to, and waste removal from).

[laurawd]

What about yoga?

[kirstny]

Ow, STILL hurts like crazy. It's supposed to be another leg day, but lighter. Not sure if that would help or if it's a really bad idea...

Input?
:huh:

[Sandy]

Ow, STILL hurts like crazy. It's supposed to be another leg day, but lighter. Not sure if that would help or if it's a really bad idea...

Input?
:huh:

Follow Erik's suggestion above.

[Erik]

Ow, STILL hurts like crazy. It's supposed to be another leg day, but lighter. Not sure if that would help or if it's a really bad idea...

Input?
:huh:

If it's that bad still, postpone today's leg workout by a day or so.

[kirstny]

If it's that bad still, postpone today's leg workout by a day or so.

I did today's workout and I actually feel much better having done it. It was a lighter day than Monday.

Thanks for all the responses, everyone!