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By not having 'rest' days.....

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lockdownmu · 24/07/2020 18:01

I'm one of those rare people (maybe not so rare now) who enjoys exercise. The actual bit not just the feeling after.
Typical week would be day one: 30 minute interval run, 20 minutes weights or functional training, stretches or yoga.
Day two: 30 minute spin class, 30 minutes yoga
Day three - same as day one
Day four - same as day two.
Five: might do longer run still some weights
Six: day two
Day seven: may just do a bit on the bike and yoga not always weights.
I do get DOMS when I change my workout and I do eat well and drink lots of water.
I take a multivitamin and only drink Friday and Saturday nights - half a bottle over each night.
Husband doesn't drink.
Have exercised around my DC (7 and 11) - hi out early and do a bit of the yoga stuff at lunchtime.
This is my lockdown routine - if I were commuting into the city I would need a rest.
Am I damaging my body but not doing complete rest days.
Does anyone know of any scientific papers if I am doing it wrong?

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Bumpsadaisie · 25/07/2020 12:23

What's DOMS please?

JosephineDeBeauharnais · 25/07/2020 12:38

@Bumpsadaisie

What's DOMS please?
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. Typically sets in 24-48 hrs after heavy exercise. It’s that ouch feeling you get when you’ve been exercising or maybe doing gardening or lifting things around the house.
lockdownmu · 25/07/2020 13:42

Thanks everyone who's understood me!
My quads and my hamstrings have felt sore and cramped during my heavier yoga sessions - which is a sign they are tired.
Whether I'm doing enough exercise or not...
I've used today's test day to do some core work without using legs or upper body.
It feels like a good thing as my core is horrendously weak - after 2 c sections.
I think I will use the 2 test days I plan to do more core and stretching rather than nothing at all.
I am addicted to exercise but in a good way I believe.

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lockdownmu · 25/07/2020 17:09

piscean10 age 19 I was told I had PCOS and would probably struggle to conceive when I wanted to try for a family.
That combined with having a career I really enjoy and want to last I think made me quite health focused.
When I was 19 Madonna was at her Like a Prayer stage and hitting the gym - she looked really good and I wanted to look strong.
I think I've done my best!! But I had a 'why' and that's important.

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lockdownmu · 25/07/2020 17:11

Reading some of the replies to my OP.
My 30 minutes runs and 45 minute spin classes are not moderate.
I do interval running and really do belt it during the high intensity sprints.
I also ram the resistance right up on my bike when I can and I really do push myself.
There's nothing moderate about my cardio stuff.

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Atadaddicted · 25/07/2020 17:23

That’s good ok
Intense but certainly moderate in terms of time

Atadaddicted · 25/07/2020 17:23

That’s good “op”

PablosHoney · 25/07/2020 18:00

Not a particularly strenuous schedule though so I think you’ll be fine.

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