[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by navane

Bump!

Question for James or any knowledgeable person. Because I was progressing in my fitness goals, I recently upped my workout routines to the next level. As is expected, I end up sore for 1-3 days after. My visits to the gym always consist of a combination of cardio and weightlifting. I don't split workouts to focus on upper or lower body on any given day - I employ a combination of sets to work all limbs.

I always read that people should allow their bodies to rest for 24-48 hours after a solid workout. I'm reluctant to do that as I feel like I am slacking off; yet, sometimes I'm just too sore and I'm concerned I'll injure myself.

People who have been though military, fire or police training have probably been forced to exercise everyday, sore or not. They probably weren't excused for 24-48 hours.

So, what's the deal? Should I be allowing myself to rest or should I push through it?

Thanks for any insight!

.....Kelly

I think that it's 24-48 hours for the body part in question. So, if you do shoulders one day, you should give 24-48 hours before you do another shoulder workout. Now, one of your other workouts may incorporate shoulders (like a chest workout), but you should wait the 24-48 hours before you focus on that muscle group.

I may be wrong on this, but this was always my understanding.