Should I or shouldn't I

[acatalina]

Ok,
The night before last i did pyramid legs and pretty heavy.
30-40-50 lb. Last night was cardio and ab night. I stretched out and got on the treadmill and my legs were killing me. I had to cut it short and did 2 segments of abs(ab hits). I am trying to get the strength back in abs from surg.The rest has come back pretty well. I am just now able to really start working the abs hard again.
If my legs are hurting that bad(doms). Should i skip the cardio for a day and rest(guilt).Am i doing myself more harm than good.
I as a rule do 1 total body and splits a week alternating with cardio.
Example
Mon- Legs
Tues cardio
Wed- upper/abs
Thurs -Cardio
Fri-Total body
Sat- Cardio
Sunday anything goes usually 2 hrs stretching and depends how my muscles feel.
I rotate series all the time. I can't do the same one for weeks.
I get bored.
I only skip days for lack of time or soreness...
I figure the cardio is just like going for a walk and we should move everyday. Kids do....
Advice please...
Anne

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[gogigi]

If you were that sore and had to quit, you did the right thing. Your legs will probably quit being that sore over time and if not you could try out a light cardio, but I would stop if I was that sore. Usually light cardio, helps my muscles feel better, and than a nice, long stretch after the muscle are warm, but if you feel that much pain, I would say, no cardio to let your muscles recover.
Angela:7

 

[Jcrew3082]

I'm with Angela. Sometimes I feel guilty on rest days too, but you need it, and your muscles deserve it!

 

[ldy_solana]

rest is just an important as doing the exercises. if you feel you can't just take the day off make it short,light cardio. after rough workouts i usually do something light the next day if i still feel the need to workout.

kassia



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