Feeling a burn

[CanadianRidr]

Hi,
Lately I have started the whole "complete gym" like a nordic flex (But this one is HIGH quality) type set-up, and I have noticed after a day's work out my arm's are sore my legs are sore, abs etc.. Now does this mean I am overdoing it? Or should I use less weights? Less reps?

Does anyone have a good pattern for one of these machines?

 

[gibbs_6]

The burn is good.The soreness is also good.Just be sure not to do the same muscles everyday,this will give your muscle time to recover.As for a good routine.You could do legs one day, then arms the next or there are tons of different combinations.Just depends on what days you have time to use it.:cool:

 

[CanadianRidr]

thanks, I tend to do everything at once (upper and lower) and then take a 1 day break, but I like your idea of every day one upper etc

Any other good suggestions?

 

[gibbs_6]

Well I'm not a health expert being only 14, but I do lift 8 times a week twice a day because of football offseason and powerlifting.Something else you may want to consider if you are truly looking for more size(mass) and strength,maybe check into some supplements.Right now I am taking POS2 which helps in muscle recovery and has tons of vitamins, and has around 2% creatine per serving.Not saying you need to take anything, but you could look into it.Good luck.:D :)

 

[Payday2]

The amount of rest you need will depend mostly on a few different factors:

1) Workout Intensity. If you're doing relatively light weights for a higher number of reps, your recovery time will be greatly reduced over a routine that has you hoisting heavy weights with maximum intensity for lower amount of reps. It's isn't uncommon for someone training very heavy and using high intensity to only work a body part once a week.

2) Amount of sleep / quality of sleep. When you sleep is when your body repairs and rebuilds itself. If you're cutting your sleep short, you're cutting your body's ability to recooperate short.

3) Nutrition. Eating a diet of quality foods will help shorten your recovery time. Pay special attention to getting enough protein for muscle repair from high quality, low fat sources. Chicken, fish, and turkey are great. A multi-vitamin is a good idea too. If you lack one nutrient, it can short curcuit the whole process.

A good basic split that I enjoy is day 1, Chest, shoulders, and triceps. Day 2 is back and biceps. Day 3 is legs, and day 4 is rest, then repeat the whole process over again. If your workouts have to fit nicely into a 7 day schedule, what you can do it compact it a bit. Day 1 would be chest, shoulders, triceps, and ****s, day 2 would be back, biceps, and hamstrings, and rest on day 3. Day 4 repeats day 1, day 5 repeats day 2, and rest on days 6 and 7 (or go riding!).

J&K

 

[gibbs_6]

Ok, I will post my workout schedule also.
Monday- (morning)Chest and shoulders,some biceps and tri's,(afternoon)same thing with different variations and muscles.

Tuesday-(morning)Legs,shoulder shrugs(afternoon)variations in the workout say wide stand squat instead of regular.

Wensday-(morning)cardio(afternoon)day off

Thursday-(morning)Chest and shoulders or legs(afternoon)Biceps,Triceps...hitting them hard.

Friday-(morning)cardio(afternoon)deadlift friday.

Saturday- off

Sunday- off

Thats my schedule maybe it will help you some.:think :)

 

[CanadianRidr]

The tips sound good thanks guys!