Wow...I am! I did P90X2 Plyocide yesterday and my legs are SORE. Many of my new challengers for the Beachbody and PNP programs are going to experience Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) for the next couple of weeks.
For people new to their program or just starting out I want to let you know it is NORMAL! This is what fit people when they challenge their muscles. You WILL be a more sore in the beginning but after a couple of weeks of training you will find the soreness is mild compared to wanting to rip a toilet paper holder off the wall when you get off the potty. That's about how I feel today, anyway!
I pulled an article from WebMD for you girls who want to understand more about it, why, and how to help it.
My best advice is this:
1. Drink water. Get in that gallon a day because muscles need water to repair. The more hydrated you are the faster the soreness will go away.
2. MOVE! Don't wuss out on your next workout. Keep working through your plan. I design mine to not work the same areas so moving will shuttle some blood to the sore muscles and make you stronger and less sore FASTER.
3. A nice epsom salt bath is relaxing and will help a lot!
4. Ibuprofen can lessen the soreness so feel free to take some if it's something you can take.
So, keep smiling, keep hugging, enjoy your soreness because you EARNED it, AND KEEP MOVING!
