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[amme5832]

So, I have really sore legs from the dance classes this week - that capoeira one worked muscles I don't think I've used in a long time!  And I don't think I stretched properly afterwards, because my legs are more sore than yesterday.  So sore it hurts to bend down at the knees to pick something up

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[punk_fan12]

ICE ICE ICE ICE!!! It will become your best friend. If you can try doing a 20 minute ice bath (I know it sounds awful) but it will greatly decrease the inflammation you have and reduce the pain. Its great to see you are trying new things but don't over do it and end up tearing something! There is a difference between delyed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) from a new workout routine and actual damage, if you are still sore 3 days after your workout, cut back. Okay enough preaching, hope you are feeling better soon :)

[amme5832]

I'm actually doing fine now. There's a little tightness at the back of my legs, but I went for a slow bike ride, and it seems to have done the trick - I think I didn't stretch enough/properly after the class.

If I'm still sore tomorrow (day 3), I'll know that I should skip dance classes next week, but I think I'm doing better know. It's like the back/inside of the upper thigh, and I don't think I use those muscles enough - it was two days in a row of squats and kicks, and I think it was the actual "ginga" step that caused the discomfort - you sort of lean into a lunge, and an hour of that can be tiring on the legs :)

Thanks for the advice though. I'll grab an ice pack from the freezer, since I don't want any tears!