It's my first post, so please be gentle.
Yesterday I lifted the heck out of my legs--heavy weights on squats, lunges, and calf raises. Today, I can barely walk, which is awesome because it lets me know that I really pushed myself yesterday. I'm signed up for a spinning class tonight, but now I'm wondering if I should go. Would I be overtraining my legs?
Spinning really gets my heart rate going, and I enjoy it. I would like to incorporate it into my workout. How many days should I put in between a leg day and a spin class?
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Thread: Lifting and spinning
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02-01-2005, 10:47 AM #1
Lifting and spinning
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02-01-2005, 11:53 AM #2
I personally have Saturdays 'off' after my Friday legs session, just rest, maybe go for a little walk and light stretch. If you can have an ice-bath straight after weights as i am a big exponent of this in aiding recovery, then have a full massage the day after. Then you should be fine for light cardio (not HIIT mind) 2 days later.
Don't you just love those DOMS
Dodge
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02-01-2005, 12:20 PM #3
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02-01-2005, 08:40 PM #4
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02-01-2005, 11:50 PM #5
I ran into chronic knee problems when I did heavy leg stuff back to back on a regular basis. Having a day off between any days of basketball, leg weights, long runs, or whatever, instantly cured the problems. I was 20 and very fit at the time, so taking that precaution is not a knock on one's ability at all. Walking, stretching, yoga, or other low-intensity or low-impact stuff on an "off" day is good for flushing out the soreness, though.
Jan 2005
Bench 150
Squat 125
Deadlift 75
May 2005
Bench 215
Squat 235
Deadlift 275
August 2005
Bench 225
Deadlift 335
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