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A good Monday...I cannot complain

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I started exercising a couple of days ago, on Saturday July 25th. I managed to power-walk for approximately one hour at Foster Park and Overton Park. Well, the delayed onset muscle soreness (abbreviated D.O.M.S.) struck me like a baseball bat on Sunday afternoon because it felt as if I was carrying a 50-pound weight on my sore butt every time I walked.

Therefore, I didn't exercise on Sunday. I used Sunday as a rest day, and every healthy exercise regimen should incorporate rest days. Today is Monday and I still woke up with sore muscles in the butt and hamstrings, but decided to push through it for another exercise session. I went to the same place (Foster Park and Overton Park) and followed a similar route.

My hamstring muscles loosened up after about 15 minutes of walk/jog alternating, and my gluteal muscles slightly loosened up after about 45 minutes. Again, I exercised for one hour. I'm still sore, but D.O.M.S. represents a good type of soreness because it is an adaptation that strengthens your muscles for the next anticipated use.

I have to report to work tomorrow night, so I'll get to the park for more exercise if I awaken early enough. If I end up sleeping late, I'll get my exercise time in by using a stair platform that I have here at home to do some rudimentary step aerobics. I'll do whatever it takes to get to my goal weight and live a healthier life.

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  1. cathbas's Avatar
    good for you!!
  2. Mbenson5's Avatar
    Good for you! I hope the hives have settled for you!