If you do CrossFit at the proper intensity you will regularly experience Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS). DOMS is the pain that develops 12-48 after a workout. My athletes frequently refer to it as "good pain". If you experience DOMS you can rest assured that you have put your muscles on notice that they need to adapt and grow (Although you do NOT have to be sore in order to gain strength). I have found through personal experience that another workout is the best way to decrease the pain. A dip in the pool or hot tub is also helpful as well as a reasonable dose of ibuprofen.
Let's all give Neil, Elizabeth and Kelly a warm CrossFit welcome. Elizabeth started last week and Neil and Kelly started this week. They are all doing a great job!
Katie and I gave the new heavy bags a whirl tonight....hit and kicked them for 25 minutes!
Back squats were also the flavor of the day. 21-15-9 back squats and burpees.
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