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Junior_Arino t1_iu5f4nt wrote

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The hardest part about starting out that no one talks about is the extreme soreness afterwards. It’s debilitating especially if you have to work a physical job later. I’m fairly active and have been trying to get my gf more active but it’s hard to stay consistent when she’s sore for a whole week after one workout.

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BeerMeMarie t1_iu5hpah wrote

That's just from overdoing it, though. Do a few weeks of very low weight (if she's using weight) and low reps, and one set. Build up over time.

Edit: and it may seem counter intuitive, but exercising the same muscles when they're sore actually decreases the soreness. Is she sore? Do some stretches, some exercises (light if just beginning/getting back into it), some more stretching, and she'll feel better.

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Junior_Arino t1_iu5u9vv wrote

That’s the thing, I knew she would be sore so we just did body weight exercises for her. But I’ll keep those tips in mind, just have to start extremely slowly

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I_shat_in_yer_cunt t1_iu680kx wrote

By definition if she’s sore you over did it.

Not everyone likes DOMS :)

It can be really surprising how little a completely untrained person can do on the first few workouts, but it’s key to start easy.

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No_Incident_1120 t1_iu5ykun wrote

Repeat the exercise on top of the soreness to push the lactic acid buildup out of the muscles. It works.

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I_shat_in_yer_cunt t1_iu68526 wrote

Kind of, but not quite. I’m wouldn’t repeat the exercise at the same intensity, instead light activity I.e. active recovery is best, for example an easy stationary bike.

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