Rachel Burden's tweet - "Also... any new gym joiners out there? My first time back in a gym for many a year. I can now barely walk. What am I doing wrong? Will I be a permanent hobbler? 😩"

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Also... any new gym joiners out there? My first time back in a gym for many a year. I can now barely walk. What am I doing wrong? Will I be a permanent hobbler?
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Sir Chris Hoy

@chrishoy

It’s DOMS (delayed onset of muscle soreness) the good news is it’ll pass in a couple of days. Bad news is it peaks after 48hrs! 😬

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Groovy J

@groovy_chi

No it's weird, at first you're aching for about three days after exercising, then after a week it's one day & after 2 weeks you barely notice it. The exercise is still exhausting for a couple of months before you notice a difference in your fitness. I'm 51 & that's my experience.

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Dr Selina

@followthelemur

Is it just DOMS? Weight/strength training causes microtears in muscle, the muscles then rebuild stronger. Rest days are good. You'll get used to it, key is not too much too soon and consistency

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John lynch

@John_lynch291

Joined a gym in early October. 3 times a week religiously. Don’t look forward to going but feel much better afterwards. Stick at it Hobbler!

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Stuart Clarkson

@Stuart_Clarkson

I’m avoiding the gym. Prefer to be outside, just don’t overdo things, ease yourself into it, building up slowly.

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Steve Holland

@bebingtondutch

Takes a few days to wear off but keep going and you won't notice it again

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carrie bradshaw

@nellygoatree

Too much too soon. It’s the body’s cruel joke. It can do way more than you thought. Once. Then you die of DOMS😂😱

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chatsubo657

@chatsubo657

Pain is just the sensation of weakness leaving the body. Now excuse me while I collapse into a sweaty heap in the corner.

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Darren

@ManUtdOT

That was me after the first time too, but a few weeks in and it’s getting a lot easier !

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m.green

@mgreen100

Stretching is the best way forward

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Denny Crane 007

@Denny_Crane_007

Once you stop hurting, go back. Rinse and repeat until you can go 3 days a week. Do the same workout each time. I'm doing it now while getting off painkillers... cold chicken. (Given that you're in your 70s, it should take a maybe 6 weeks.) Then, talk to a personal trainer.