to ask for gym tips?

[Sparklfairy]

I've just joined a gym for the first time ever (terrifying in itself!). I'm not overweight but am pretty unfit, and have a sedentary job so don't move much.

First class yesterday. Ohhhh do I ache this morning! I know that's to be expected but I've booked another class for this evening (recommended to keep the momentum going) and I can barely walk to the kettle to make a coffee has anyone got any tips to through tonight?!

What class are you doing? Drink lots of water, have a good stretch out and maybe take ibuprofen

Is it just DOMS or are you injured?

If DOMS then I would use a foam roller to roll out the legs (or the achey bits)

Once you start the class later you'll have a whole new set of aches

No it's just DOMS, my calves are the worst. Standing up is so painful, I'm struggling to straighten my legs fully! I know it's just because I haven't used the muscle groups in a while (ever?!) so I guess I'll just take some painkillers and pace myself tonight. It was a Hi Lo aerobic workout yesterday, and circuit training today. As much as I'd like to slack it off I think it's important to go to start building the habit of going IYSWIM.

Protein after or during the work out will help

Magnesium supplements and/or soak in the bath with Epsom salts in.

Magnesium supplements and/or soak in the bath with Epsom salts in.

This - you can also buy magnesium body cream which I find really good.

Oooh good idea, I have epsom salts so will have a soak!!

Keep moving! I always find DOMS muscles are better when I use them. Sit around and I stiffen up and just moving is hard. Shoulders were knackered today so I did a pilates class and they do feel better.