The 48-Hour Rule
If you’re currently lifting weights or doing any kind of resistance training of note, don’t forget: Any given muscle group (except calves and abdominals) will need at least 48 hours to recover between workouts. Many enthusiastic novices train the same body parts everyday, thinking that this will garner better results. Actually, the opposite is true, because they are not allowing the body ample time to fully rebuild the muscle fiber that was broken down during their last session. So, since you actually make your gains away from the gym, wait at least 48 hours before you hit that same muscle group again, and even longer if you’re really hittin’ it hard.
As mentioned, calves and abs are a different story because they’re comprised of a different type of fiber. Still, I like to have a day of rest between calf and ab work, as well, especially if they’re still sore from the day before.
Until next time…
November 21, 2008 at 1:38 am
hi Bobby,
Is it bad if your leg muscles are sore and it takes you like 5 minutes to up or down the stairs from pain? lol I recently started working out with a trainer for the first time and he has been kicking my butt and sometimes I feel like i can’t move. Is it ok to feel that way?
Thanks,
Despina
January 7, 2009 at 3:04 am
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