Comments | aracknee: Learning to be selfish

aracknee

Learning to be selfish

Jan 27, 2005 07:52

Timely DailyOM message today, copied below. Yoga yesterday was hard. My muscles were cramping, I was having a lot of trouble finding the correct postures, and it was really hot in the room. I was really working to just find the meditation in each pose, but it was really a struggle. I didn't eat or drink enough before class, which didn't help ( Read more... )

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junquegrrl January 27 2005, 15:59:57 UTC

we are on the same wavelength, my friend!

aracknee January 27 2005, 19:21:13 UTC

We can be exercise buddies at ArtFest. :) Morning walks on the beach sound good?

red_frog January 27 2005, 16:03:53 UTC

Make sure that you're getting enough protien, especially after a workout.

Good Om. I am amused that it quotes Kissinger, though.

I hear you... anonymous January 28 2005, 00:19:03 UTC

Muscle burn during activity is lactic acid build up, and damaged muscle fibers due to exercise simulate that burn well afterward. Muscle cramping during exercise is the result of your muscle tissue seizing due to fewer of the healthy muscle fibers being available for full contraction, and/or lack of nutrients. Potassium is good to help avoid cramping, and so is calcium! Just keep in mind that exercise did the damage, and nothing but rest and good nutrition will fix it. Palliative remedies that work for me: heat, gentle massage, gentle stretching, and believe it or not - more exercise, but on a lighter level. It sucks at first cuz it hurts, but it really feels good after a few minutes. It's an old adage that epsom salt baths are good - and they work for me like the dickens.

Re: I hear you... aracknee January 28 2005, 01:01:07 UTC

Hey, thanks for the tips!