Muscle fatigue

R3d

R3d

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Any recommendations to treat muscle fatigue?

About 30 minutes into my upper body workout my shoulders & arms feel like crap.
 
Fatigue & soreness.
Perhaps a "recovery" supp?

I keep hearing about creatine; any more information?
 
R3d said:
Any recommendations to treat muscle fatigue?

About 30 minutes into my upper body workout my shoulders & arms feel like crap.
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When is that last time you've taken a week off? Sometimes you need to just take a week off to recharge so to speak. Make sure your taking the necessary daily supps like a multi, vit C, and green tea.
 
Well, maybe use a BCAA product like Xtend or Excell, or even ICE to aid in recovery during, and post workout. Get good rest, and eat properly. This is very important.
 
scott72 said:
When is that last time you've taken a week off? Sometimes you need to just take a week off to recharge so to speak. Make sure your taking the necessary daily supps like a multi, vit C, and green tea.
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Vitamin, check- Green tea: 3-4 cups daily. Protein, check.
Diet is pretty much in check- 2500 calories (could probably up it)

I'm just a little over a month into my first lifting routine. I've been thinking about taking the recommended week off, but I feel like it hasn't been long enough (going from other people who train 2-3+ months before taking a break).

Along with muscle fatigue/soreness, I have been lacking the mentality get into the gym & complete my workouts.
 
jjohn said:
Well, maybe use a BCAA product like Xtend or Excell, or even ICE to aid in recovery during, and post workout. Get good rest, and eat properly. This is very important.
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Have a free sample of xtend coming in :)
Will look into the other recommendations.

Thanks
 
Fatigue? You make need to take some time off. Rest your mind and body (joints, muscles, CNS). It doesn't matter if most people take a break after 2-3 months. Use it as a guide. It is a average. Some need to take a break after 3-4 month. Others after a month or two. Everyone is different. Fine your own break point. Tailor your routine (training, supplementation and diet) to your specific needs or goal.
Adjust your diet (check your water intake, ratio of protein, carbs and fats, getting enough of the right vitamins/minerals)
Change train style/ routine. For example; if currently using HIT, switch to HST, D.C., GVT or something. Sometimes a different routine will create some excitement. Renew your interest and enthusiasm.
Do you ingest any protein or carbs pre workout? Or what about during? Look into BCAA's or EAA's (ANNABOLIC
INNOVATIONS, BLACKSTAR LABS, SCIVATION, PRIMAFORCE, CONTROLLED LABS or bulk) Drink immediately prior, during and immediately following your workout.
Supplement-wise, look into the following.
MAN Clout or quality creatine product
Bulk Citrulline Malate or MAN Body Octane
SCIVATION Neuro-Stim or SNS Focus XT- energy and focus
 
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R3d said:
Vitamin, check- Green tea: 3-4 cups daily. Protein, check.
Diet is pretty much in check- 2500 calories (could probably up it)

I'm just a little over a month into my first lifting routine. I've been thinking about taking the recommended week off, but I feel like it hasn't been long enough (going from other people who train 2-3+ months before taking a break).

Along with muscle fatigue/soreness, I have been lacking the mentality get into the gym & complete my workouts.
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Post your diet up and your weight, height. Are you getting enough sleep? How are your stress levels?
 
Diet would be good, also any supp with a creatine/citrulline combo would be ideal for muscle fatigue, that or you could stack some bcaa's with citrulline like xcell or xtend, and throw in a creatine of your choice.
 
R3d said:
Along with muscle fatigue/soreness, I have been lacking the mentality get into the gym & complete my workouts.
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Sounds like more of a mental focus/motivation issue. It makes it easier to crap out halfway through a workout when you are not really there mentally. Tend to focus on the tiredness and soreness instead of what you really need to be intent on, your workout.

Any recommendations to treat muscle fatigue?
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Yeah, get motivated.
 
Thanks for the suggestions...

jjohn said:
2500 calories. Are you cutting? You gotta eat more my friend.
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Still cutting. Won't be bulking until mid/late summer.

scott72 said:
Post your diet up and your weight, height. Are you getting enough sleep? How are your stress levels?
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No stress. 7-8 hours of sleep.

Diet will be up tomorrow (hopefully with my log of DCP if I get it by then).


jonny21 said:
Sounds like more of a mental focus/motivation issue. It makes it easier to crap out halfway through a workout when you are not really there mentally. Tend to focus on the tiredness and soreness instead of what you really need to be intent on, your workout.

R3d said:
Any recommendations to treat muscle fatigue?
jonny21 said:
Yeah, get motivated.
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Yes, jon, I'm just lazy and me feeling physically drained is all in my head:FUfinger:
I was actually fully energized when I first started. Had plenty of motivation too. Both of which have been slowly declining in the last week.
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jjohn said:
Well, maybe use a BCAA product like Xtend or Excell, or even ICE to aid in recovery during, and post workout. Get good rest, and eat properly. This is very important.
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2nd this...also look into just taking some anti-oxidants to help with those pumps..yes the pumps feel great but lactic acid also fills up your muscles causing the soreness and your muscles giving out sooner than you would like...so BCAA's + anti-oxidants will help you greatly
 
East1600Plus said:
2nd this...also look into just taking some anti-oxidants to help with those pumps..yes the pumps feel great but lactic acid also fills up your muscles causing the soreness and your muscles giving out sooner than you would like...so BCAA's + anti-oxidants will help you greatly
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Quick learner heh!
 
R3d said:
Yes, jon, I'm just lazy and me feeling physically drained is all in my head:FUfinger:
I was actually fully energized when I first started. Had plenty of motivation too. Both of which have been slowly declining in the last week.
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:duel:
Feeling a bit sensitive there are we? Maybe there is sand in your vagina and that is causing all the problems.

BTW, That's Mr. Jon to you.

On a more serious note,I didn't say you were lazy, I was just alluding to the fact that with waning motivation/focus it is easier to crap out in the middle of workout. Your the one that mentioned that your energy and motivation have been declining.

Switch up your routine. Who knows maybe your doing too much. Post up your workout.
 
Did you say you have only been lifting for a month?....if so thats why you are tired the s**t is hard man. You gotta put time in and develop yourself. Maybe I misread what you said but, if I didnt I just gave you your answer free of charge.
 
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