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  Jason Tomlinson (Personal Trainer)
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  Hey there! I'm Jason, I'm 20 years old and I have a Diploma of Fitness which gives me the qualification of Fitness Specialist and am ... View profile

  Hi Bren,
  
  
  
  I would say for you it's probably best to give it a day or two and see how you feel before you do weights again, as starting an exercise program of any sort can give some pain at first. You might feel slightly sorer on the 2nd day but over the next few weeks your muscles will become stronger and will have increased endurance which will reduce some of the soreness.
  
  
  
  If your muscles do feel tight try and stretch them daily, which can help reduce the risk of injury!
  
  
  
  If nothing improves after a week or so it might be best to see a physio just to check your posture and to see if an exercise has created a small injury.
  
  
  
  I hope this helps! Reply to this post  |  Report
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    bren
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    Thanks Jason, 
    
    Gradually improving and getting stronger - it feels good! Reply to this post  |  Report
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  Natalie Carter (Personal Trainer)
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  Natalie Carter, owner of New Outlook Fitness & a PT with over 10 years experience in helping her clients transform their lives. She takes a ... View profile

  
  Foam rolling will help reduce muscular pain assosicated with post injury soreness/DOMS. Read this article: 
  
  http://www.nataliecartertalksfitness.com/2011/04/foam-rolling-and-why-you-need-to-add.html Reply to this post  |  Report
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