After a long period of not working out, I hit the gym and I think I really overdid it.  This was two days ago and my muscles are killing me, especially the chest muscles.  What's the best way to ease the pain?  I've heard of eating bananas because of the potassium, which I've done, but they're still killing me.  What can I do?  \n\nThanks!
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stretch, massage, a bath, a heating pad, stretch some more, and don't work out the same muscles in congruent days, and drink lots of water!
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When you say pains in your chest do you mean a tightness like in the middle of your chest??\nSome people even though they eat a diet with potassium in it still need a suppliment that is prescribed for them.\nIf you are 18yrs you can go to a doctor on your own without your parents consent. Call the family doctor that you usually go to or ask friends for referrals. If you are still living at home under the age of 18 you need to speak to your parents. This ongoing chest pain needs to be evaluated and blowing you off by saying eat your bananas is not good enough. You could still have a low potassium level.\nPotassium if it becomes to low is a critical condition and can lead to all types of heart problems that can even be lethal and sudden.\n\nPerhaps your episodes have frightened your parents and it is a subject they are afraid to discuss.\n\nIf you still can;t get thru to them I suggest the next time you have chest pain you call 911 have the paramedics show up at your house and let them take you to the emergency room for an evaluation.\n\n\nP.S. Try to stay away from the cigarette smoke as much as possible. IT IS THE NUMBER ONE CAUSE OF ASTHMA in children and the BIGGEST trigger for an asthma attach\n\n\nall the best to you and keep us posted
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Stretching BOTH before and after the workout.  Warm up before for about 10 minutes doing cardio after the stretches.  Make sure you're hydrated. Eat a banana afterwards.  Enjoy a hot tub or bath.  OR maybe just don't work quite so hard!!  :o)  The phrase "No pain, no gain" is overrated!  If you gradually build up your muscles instead of tearing them, you'll feel better the next day and probably more like continuing the training sessions.  If you hurt all the time, you may give up too soon.  :o)
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haha okok first off i admire your effort..you really went after it...so whats wrong with your legs??blood...when you worked out did you cool down..or did you sit down..when you left your workout room were you out of breath??if you didnt cool down(same exercises with lower reps and weight) you left a good amount of blood in your muscles(legs) are the biggest muscles=more pain) ..you're heart pumps oxygen rich blood your the muscles that need it ...a cool down would have help the blood get back to the heart faster..so you wont have to walk to the car feeling like you have an elephant on your back..also you could have just overwork yourself..after a workout,when you go home check your heart beat ..if i still beating fast two hours after working out ..you need it clutch down a gear..if this was recent go for a walk...you'll be less sore after work outs to!!...hope this helps..a very smart question too
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I think you should go to another doctor in the morning just to ease your mind. It could be a pulled muscle but it could also be to do with your heart. Don't be scared but it is better to be sure than sorry. Never mind the doctor who passed it off, he has nothing to lose....there is only one Gilly so get a second opinion. You seem to take care of yourself so I am sure it is just a strain, or something to do with your workout, but no putting it off Gilly have it sorted tomorrow and then you can forget about it and enjoy the weekend. You will be alright. God bless x.
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Awww you poor thing\n\nhas anyone suggested physiotherapy to you?\nIts the most effective way of easing the pain but it's not the answer.\n\nAnti-inflammitorys don't work i know cos ive tried them all-- what about accupuncture-- it's been tried and tested and proved to work\n\nOther than change of lifestyle swimming is very good for the muscles\ni cant think of anything else sorry if this doesn't help
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A banana! I was reading an article about all the stuff (nutritionally) that bananas are good for. Wish I could still find it. Besides potassium, the one thing that stuck with me was that a banana is the best thing to eat before a workout. One banana can fuel you up for a 30 - 60 minute workout. That's like doing the average Curves circuit 4 times around (2 times around is the usual that they recommend). Eat a banana, and you can really work those machines!
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Hi it sounds like you have a solid cardiovascular program going. Have you looked into purchasing a heart rate monitor?  \nWhen starting out lifting I always tell my clients lift moderately. Lift what you feel gives you a solid feeling. If you feel like your wimping out you probably are. If you feel like your arms going to fall off on the first day I'm betting your lifting to heavy. The goal is to build a varying routine that your body has trouble adapting to. While not killing yourself so you'll come back tomorrow. This type of lifting  will burn more calories, as well as help you gain strength and power faster. Id suggest you look at the book  The New Rules of Lifting. The have detailed workouts for any level of lifter, even the most novice. It has picture diagrams of all of its exercises and most importantly its workouts vary so your not just doing chest press and arm curls all the time. I hope this helps. Good luck!
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definitely stress.  dont watch TV, read, be in settings with lots of lights and/or noise for a little while. \nalso try eating a banana, its got lots of potassium as this might be a muscle issue...and muscles tend to feel much better after you give them much needed potassium.
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I was in the same predicament last year!!!\n\nHere's what I did! \n\nI started working out with weights for 20 minutes and on the treadmill by both running and power walking for 30 minutes (2miles).  \n\nI ate small portion meals (6 meals a day) with a fruit or yogurt in between to build up my matabolism and drank 8 glasses of water per day. I drank nothing else but water.\n\nI cut out all sugar snacks and sugar drinks like sodas, fruit juices etc...\n\nI made sure I took a multi vitamin a day that contain every thing especially iron .\n\nAnd to top it off, I noticed I felt more energized when I got at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep at night!!!\n\nI did all this and the pounds dropped with no problem, and up to date, I am still with the same excercise and food routine, and I am phyically fit than I've ever been in my life.\n\nThis will work for you but you have to be dedicated to a healthy eating habit and motivated for a great workout. \n\nGood Luck!!!
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sounds like you need a little more protein in your diet, try a nighttime protein that breaks down slower since this is the time when your body actually heals.  this is the stuff i use.  But you can still workout not using that muscle group.  Never work triceps, shoulders, or chest at the same time or day after.  You use these muscles together in almost all lifts so you'll fatigue faster without a successfull workout.  You should also only work one muscle group ONCE a week or else your going to break down the muscle since it takes time to heal efficently at most twice a week for hard building muscle groups.  Biceps and chest are the most overtrained muscles because people don't know this and want an impressive bicep or chest... its only hurting your goals.  here's the nighttime protien i use\nhttp://www.bodybuilding.com/store/mhp/pro.html gives you a boosted amino level for a full 7 hours.
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drink something that will replace your electrolytes, like Gatorade.  And find a new trainer...he's pushing way too hard.
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You should stretch, so you don't get sore from running, and get good sleep.  Trust me.  I take track.  Maybe in the morning before track drink an energy drink, but a light one, because you don't want to get sick or get a cramp.  Make sure you wear deodorant!! l0l
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Oh my god!  Go to the ER!!  Ahh, not really though I am sure someone is going to answer that.  They always do.  \n\nFirst off I agree that this is extremely unlikely to be cardiac related.  I am comforted by the fact that you can replicate the discomfort by movement.  The most likely thing that you did was either a muscle strain or possibly even a sprain where the ligaments stabilize the cartilage and bone joint at about your central chest (roughly at the nipple line vertically).  If its a sprain you should be able to isolate the spot right there.  If its a strain its more likely to be generalized.  Either way  the treatment is the same.  Rest, Ice, anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen.  After a day if you are still having the discomfort you can add a warm water soak and gentle stretching to the plan.  It should resolve on its own within the week.\n\n(Oh, and I really buy the getting ready for bed story wink wink)\n\nGood luck.. I hope you're feeling better soon.
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Forget the aspirin tablets! Take a mineral salt bath! Better yet take a bath with a 1/2 cup baking soda and 1/2 cup sea salt.(available at health food stores or the health section of your local grocer.)You can find an array of pre-mixed bath salts to ease sore muscles. Don't forget about meditating and breathing deep to re-oxiginate muscles. Most important drink all your daily 8 glasses of h20 a day! Namaste.
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protein - will heal the muscles, and you will recover faster - lots of water, avoid sugar - really avoid sugar- avoid soft drinks, avoid candy - eat fresh fruit for energy - bananas have the potassium you need for sore muscles too - \n\nYou can find a book on "food as medicine" which will add a whole lot to what I posted. \n\nStretching sore muscles also helps them - and if all esle fails, when you go back to practise - you will feel a lot better once the muscles are worked up again.. no matter how sore you are keep working out - as this does take the soreness away too.
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sleep and vitamin B6 and B12, is there a chance you could be pregnant or depressed both of these will cause extreme loss of energy. You need to force yourself to do something your blood circulation could just be poor. Even if it's just a walk to check the mail or around the block, it should boost your energy.\n\nHow long have you been on anitbiotics? they should start working within 48 hours and the fever should be gone if not than check with your doctor he may have to prescribe a different antibiotic. It could just be them draining your energy and you may just have to wait the 10 days or whatever to become you again.\n\nand I almost forgot Bananas, containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose , combined with fiber, give an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.