Orchid XP v8 wrote:
> If it hurts when I stretch my leg muscles suddenly, maybe I shouldn't do 
> that for a while...

You should do some stretches immediately after heavy exercise like that. It 
opens up the blood vessels and gets the fatigue toxins out of your muscles.

And keep hydrated while you're exercising.

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>> If it hurts when I stretch my leg muscles suddenly, maybe I shouldn't 
>> do that for a while...
> 
> You should do some stretches immediately after heavy exercise like that. 
> It opens up the blood vessels and gets the fatigue toxins out of your 
> muscles.
> 
> And keep hydrated while you're exercising.

I wouldn't mind, but I came home and took a warm shower and stuff before 
going to bed... Apparently that didn't do it. Heh.

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On Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:06:27 +0100, Orchid XP v8 wrote:

>>> If you are not allergic to aspirin try some Nurofen it is a mixture of
>>> Ibuprofen, Paracetamol and aspirin. Rest then take some gentle
>>> exercise (light stretching) stop if it gets worse. If it is really bad
>>> go to the health centre nurse.
>> 
>> Seconded.  Though from the amount of activity, it just sounds like
>> fatigue, and some rest should be all that's needed.
> 
> I tend to avoid taking painkillers. I'd prefer to fix whatever the
> actual problem is instead.

Well, with the caveat that this isn't a medical diagnosis, stretching 
(slow stretching) probably would help, but like I said it just sounds 
like fatigue.  You probably used muscles you haven't used a lot and 
they're not used to the workout.  I find when I'm going to the gym (and 
when I do it tends to be 4-5 times a week) for the first few days I have 
that kind of muscle soreness.

Just going out for a brisk walk might help - I find when my legs are sore 
from working out, a good walk can stretch things out.

But I also will take something like a couple Advil before doing that - 
the effect the painkiller has on dealing with the pain means I can get a 
better stretch out of the walk (because I can go longer) and that helps 
get the muscle back in shape.

> I wish I could find somewhere to practise my moves. But the largest
> space in my house is about 3 feet square; you can't take many steps in
> such a space. The back garden is an impenetrable jungle, so that's no
> good either. And I don't particularly want to be watched.

Ever work late?  If you do, grab a conference room (if there aren't any 
windows and you can close the door, so much the better if you don't want 
to be seen).  :-)

> I'm pretty sure the new Rock & Roll classes I'm taking will make me lose
> a few pounds - if only in water content! o_O

There is that as a benefit as well.  The activity is good for you, and 
it's good to see that you're keeping it up. :-)

Jim

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On 14-6-2009 19:36, Orchid XP v8 wrote:
>> And keep hydrated while you're exercising.
> 
> I wouldn't mind, but I came home and took a warm shower and stuff before 
> going to bed... Apparently that didn't do it. Heh.

Keeping hydrated is not the same as pouring water over you. The idea is 
to drink it.

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andrel wrote:
> On 14-6-2009 19:36, Orchid XP v8 wrote:
>>> And keep hydrated while you're exercising.
>>
>> I wouldn't mind, but I came home and took a warm shower and stuff 
>> before going to bed... Apparently that didn't do it. Heh.
> 
> Keeping hydrated is not the same as pouring water over you. The idea is 
> to drink it.

Oh, no, I did that too. It was so god damned hot! I was drinking pints 
of liquid...

I meant that a warm shower was supposed to relax the muscles.

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On Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:49:00 +0100, Orchid XP v8 wrote:

> andrel wrote:
>> On 14-6-2009 19:36, Orchid XP v8 wrote:
>>>> And keep hydrated while you're exercising.
>>>
>>> I wouldn't mind, but I came home and took a warm shower and stuff
>>> before going to bed... Apparently that didn't do it. Heh.
>> 
>> Keeping hydrated is not the same as pouring water over you. The idea is
>> to drink it.
> 
> Oh, no, I did that too. It was so god damned hot! I was drinking pints
> of liquid...
> 
> I meant that a warm shower was supposed to relax the muscles.

Immersion is a much better option - a warm (or hot) shower doesn't quite 
have the same effect.  Though I find the steam from a hot shower helps a 
lot.

Jim

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Orchid XP v8 wrote:
> I was drinking pints of liquid...

Beer doesn't hydrate you, either ;)

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Chambers

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Chambers wrote:
> Orchid XP v8 wrote:
>> I was drinking pints of liquid...
> 
> Beer doesn't hydrate you, either ;)

Who said anything about beer? :-P

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Chambers a écrit :
> Orchid XP v8 wrote:
>> I was drinking pints of liquid...
> 
> Beer doesn't hydrate you, either ;)
> 

Well...
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Vincent

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Orchid XP v8 wrote:

> Anybody know a cure for aching legs?

My sister recommended going for a walk. I've just taken a lap of the park.

I find every time a stand up, it really hurts. Once I get moving it's 
not too bad, but the initial stretching is really uncomfortable. (Jesus 
I sound like an old man!)

The walking wasn't too bad. Every dozen paces or so, I'd take a stride 
that's fractionally longer than the rest, and then it hurts again. But 
by the end of my walk, my leg muscles did feel a lot looser.

Of course, now I've stopped walking, my leg muscles are twitching. (They 
always do that for some reason. I guess I'm just weird...) And now I'm 
too hot, obviously.

I'm also freakin' covered in aphids. I have no idea what's going on, but 
there seems to be millions of them everywhere I go just lately. WTF?

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