Leaner Legs soreness - ooooouch

[susan-lynn]

Oh my, I can hardly walk today after doing Leaner Legs for the first time yesterday. I was surprised that there was no stretching after the brief warmup - might this have something to do with the extreme soreness?

Just curious if anyone takes a few minutes to stretch before starting the main workout and if this helps to prevent soreness?

 

[firmbogie]

Stretching is not important before you work out. Muscles should be really warm to stretch effectively, this just doesn't happen after only a warm-up. However, a thorough,effective stretch after working out can really help reduce next day soreness, I think because it improves blood flow, and flushes out lactic acid. Your soreness probably has more to do with the toughness of the workout. I have also found I am much more sore if I do a really tough strength workout after a few days off. HTH!

 

[susan-lynn]

That makes sense about the stretching, and yes, it sure was a tough workout, I hope in time it will become easier!
Thanks for the response

 

[Faythe]

The first few times I did LL I was hurting the day after very badly. But believe it or not, the last 2 times I did it (1x a wk) It was tough to get through the tape but I did and the next day I felt fine. I was even able to roller blade and do a step tape. So stick with it. ;-)
That was my experience.
Faythe

 

[Ally]

Oh rats, now there's ANOTHER tape I've got to have!! I got Power Circuit and Step & Intervals separately in trades, and in the back of my mind I had a feeling I was going to regret not just buying the whole set outright...well, now I do!! Arrgh! :-mad

 

[jillybean]

Scan the Firm, Fit Prime, and Video Fitness Forums for LL. You won't regret it! You will swear, grit your teeth, sweat, quiver, and whince while doing LL, but you won't regret it! My butt used to my worst feature. Ugh, was it bad. Butt now (ha) I ALWAYS tuck my shirts in. I am really proud of it. If J Lo can get recognition for her booty (my last name is Lundquist) then so can J Lu! LOL! I hope you acquire this tape soon!
-Jill

 

[firmbogie]

Jillybean is right. You should be able to find this tape. I think lots of Cathe fans are converting to DVD, so occasionally, you'll see the entire CTX set of videos up for sale/trade. That's what I did. I just love the versatility of this DVD!

 

[Ally]

Thanks for the suggestions!!! Off I go to spend some more of my money!!! :-jumpy Sorry honey!!