k so I’m an admittedly fairly weak person. not a lot of muscle on these bones, but trying to improve it.
while I keep healthy in other ways (10k steps every day, usually with a run thrown in) getting into like basic weight shit has completely destroyed me. I did a leg routine for beginners I found online and I couldn’t sit down easily for several days. later, even doing very, very basic lifts with no weight, like just the bar, left me sore for fucking days.
so, 1) will this stop, and 2) is there something I’m doing wrong? I have a good diet Supplemented with a multivitamin, and I drink a shitton of water every day. Help!
beta-alanine is pretty popular for pre-workout (often mixed with caffeine, enhances blood circulation), creatine is for general muscle mass and a bit of strength (just causes your muscles to retain more water, for the most part)
@OP, are you getting enough protein? If you're generally very light, you may have eating habits that impede your regeneration without being aware. Maybe try eating a bit more? If that's definitely not it, your sinews probably need to adjust (which takes longer than for muscles), so don't overdo it in the reps department and just give yourself some time. If they become inflamed, you might be out of order for a week or more, so overall: less is more (until you feel like you've adjusted) - focus on building a sustainable routine, then slowly increase intensity and volume until you are in a good spot (your body will tell you either way)
this was huge for me, for sure worth looking into.
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adding more protein to my diet right now. don’t want to focus too much on what I eat, but I can totally up the protein. thanks so much.
I get that, good luck out there. But never forget the old adage; 30% of muscles are made in the gym, 70% in the kitchen (which is not true, 100% are made in bed lol, but you get the point)