Is it normal that my calves never stop being sore?

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During the weekdays, I walk for 20 minutes and then I alternate between walking and jogging for the last 40 minutes. I avoid jogging on the weekends, but I walk for an hour or two. I thought two days off of jogging would be enough recovery time for my calf muscles, but they remain continuously sore. They are not excruciatingly sore, but it's enough for me to notice it. I noticed that it hurts my calves when I jump (even from a very short height, such as from a chair). I have been following this routine for about two months now and I can see some definition in my legs. However, I wonder if this is truly what it takes to achieve the results that I gotten so far. If not, then I wonder if I'm doing something wrong or if I need to add something to my fitness routine.

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  • Ummitsstillme
    5 years ago

    Stretching and massage do wonders to alleviate tight muscles and expel lactic acid buildup.

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  • RoseIsabella
    5 years ago

    Are you stretching enough, or at all? It would probably help you to warm up before exercising and cool down after exercising.

    Also I think it is important to be properly hydrated. Make sure to drink plenty of water and an electrolyte drink like Gatorade. It's also possible that you may need to start taking a magnesium supplement. Finally, get yourself some epsom salt, and take a nice hot soak to ease sore muscles.

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  • charli.m
    5 years ago

    Stretch em. I have ridiculously tight calves and it has fucked up my entire leg and up to my back.

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  • MilitaryMedic
    5 years ago

    Hi. You should be doing calf stretches before and after you run to help that. Check it out online for proper form and duration for your fitness level. Good luck.

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  • Alichael
    5 years ago

    The cow should be taking better care of her kids then. Lol 😂, just kidding, I didn't just read the headline. Try to do more stretching and massaging, and some calf strengthening excersises.

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    • Alichael
      5 years ago

      I was saying the same thing that the other commenters were saying about stretching and massaging. The minus point was for the dumb joke about the cow, wasn't it? 😏

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