Tue, May-21-02, 06:46
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Posts: 11,512
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Plan: IF +LC
Stats: 287/165/165
BF:
Progress: 100%
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S, sounds like you're into the swing of things
Feeling sore after a workout can be a great feeling. You don't and wont always feel it though. Sometimes I have a hard time doing up my bra my triceps hurt so much, other times I don't even notice a twing; yet I am sure each workout I do the most I possibly can. Also, that first time out is the killer. You'll notice this is the case as well when you change exercises around. OUCH. Don't forget that sometimes it can take as much at 36 hours before you feel the DOMS (Delayed onest muscle sorness). I find this particularly true of lower body workouts.
I eat about the same on days I lift and days I do not - it is important that you constantly supply those muscles with amino acids. On the days inbetween your workouts you are doing your growing, your repairing, all the *real* work. Eating right then is vital.
As for the water - not sure what the scientific reason you're being given for not drinking water during your workouts would be. Common sense seems to indicate to me that you'd need water then - it's the water that keeps you hydrated. You want that blood pumping to your muscles. In any event, I drink 2 cups minimum before working out, and about a litre while working out, and then continue on afterward.
HTH
Nat
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