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My arms and pecs are killing me!

Posted: Sun 12 Sep, 2004 1:58 pm
by MG
Just started up the local gym weightraining and swimming in preparation for SERE course in Feb - my arms and chest are killing me!

I used to do alot of weights but I can't lift my arms at the moment - and running is out of the question as too painful!

:cry:

Might have to start listening to Eye of the Tiger to get motivated - fight the pain! :D

Posted: Sun 12 Sep, 2004 2:03 pm
by Lance
Sounds like you have overdone it mate. Take a course of ibuprofen to keep the inflammation down and rest. I done exactly the same thing when I first joined a gym.

Posted: Mon 13 Sep, 2004 7:42 pm
by Stu-
Well, sounds like you've broken down the muscles now let them rebuild. They'll be stronger and the endurance in them will benefit, but next few sessions dont do as much.

Posted: Mon 13 Sep, 2004 7:43 pm
by MG
Just done my 1.5 mile run - in a respectable 9.01 mins

Thank god my pecs are not hurting anymore!

Right I'm off to make a fruit smoothie in my new blender! :D

Posted: Mon 13 Sep, 2004 7:53 pm
by Chappy
I feel upset and robbed if I dont feel pain in my muscles a day after training.

I love that pain, its half the reward...the other half is the muscles and increased strength!