What's the fun in having sore muscles?

I asked Ruddy (hubby) this morning if he got the license plate number to the truck that ran me over.  Seriously, that's how I feel...banged-up.  For the first time in about a year, I worked out.  Do you consider yoga a workout?  Let me tell you...if you could feel how sore I am right now...you wouldn't question it.  My arms must weigh about 30 lbs each today and there are bones in my back that I didn't know existed.  The instructor had me doing headstands, shoulder stands, vinyasas and all sorts of bindings I forgot I could do.

I was dreading this feeling all along...but I know that if I stick to the plan (getting back into shape)...my mind and body will feel 100 times better.  Looking good and saying goodbye to flabby arms will just be a great by-product.  Wait...let me not lie...you know summer is around the corner and having cute arms ala Michelle Obama is at the top of my priority list.  Whatever it takes girlies...whatever it takes.

Comments

[Susan Schneiderman]

No pain, no gain girl! Who coined that expression anyway? Probably someone who enjoys torturing others. Well I guess I could put up with a little bit of torture if the result is Michelle O arms. Looking forward to getting back on the yoga wagon with you!!

[Gloria]

Hi Sue,

Welcome to the Girly Network!

I'm looking forward to having a yoga buddy again :)

Best,
gloria

[Ruddy]

Sore muscles after a work out (...any work out!) is just a friendly reminder from your body that; if you don't use it, you'll loose it! Yes, loose it, as in flab-attack, jelly-belly, roly-poly, gordis and on... LOL. In all seriousness - soreness is a good indication of an effective workout. Although, one must be extremely careful as to the distinguish the TYPE of soreness, some of which can indicate improper technique or overdoing it. The tricky part is making the distinction, as it's a bit difficult to discern, but personally speaking; GOOD soreness should not last more than one day and should not really limit range of motion. Additionally, for frequent exercisers - SORENESS can be USED as a guide for alternating your workout regiment progress and process. This is more commonly know as "deceiving the body". That is - if you do the same thing every time, the body adjust and will anticipate your routine and not really make any progress. Therefore, a little soreness once in a while may be a GOOD THING!

[Gloria]

Hi Ruds,

Welcome to the Girly Network!

I'm in the flab-attack category...hoping to move to the more active category. You're right...I feel a lot better today, than I did yesterday. So I guess it was the necessary soreness. We'll see where it goes.

Best,
Gloria

[B. Margarita Ramirez]

Wow Ruddy, you really know a lot on this subject!
I felt sore with any workout period. Yoga is really not for me though...but I tried it and did not like it. I have to get back to doing some sort of exercise other than play fighting with my brother! Even my Dad is stronger than me! As for Michelle...Whoe she has the arms I want! I just saw her yesterday in the Stevie Wonder tribute and she looked amazing in her beautiful sleeveless green dress. Go Michelle!!!

[Ingrid]

When I'm feeling sore I like to remind myself that the pain means my muscles are getting stronger.

[Giselle Rodriguez]

Sore muscles means things are working!! I personally love yoga and will probably join you at the all wooden bikram yoga studio you go to. I cannot stand the carpeting that all bikram yoga studio's in nyc have!! yuck!! Anyhoo - hope you're all better now and ready to go aggain.

[Gloria]

Hi Giselle,

Thanks for your comment!

I went today...and let me tell you...on a cold day like today, you appreciate the hot yoga even more. It was great!!

Have a great week!

Best,
Gloria

[Nems]

Hey, you should check out this new exciting workout system put together by Reebok and Cirque du Soleil called Jukari, Fit To Fly. It's a full-body workout done on a giant swing called Flyset. Along with this new exercise, Reebok is also launching a line of new fitness apparel and shoes under the Jukari brand. This is a huge initiative for Reebok! Maybe you can post some of the youtube videos on your G network to expose this new workout. I would appreciate it!
Below are some links for those interested:

http://www.reebok.com/microsites/womens/jukarifirsttotry/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbKPyDC8BLI