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good leg exercise for sore legs?

I’m a personal trainer, but I’m new at it, so I could use some suggestions. I have a client who (against my wishes) did a boat load of deep knee bends on a day when he didnt work out with me, and is consequently EXTREMELY sore. I would like to work out his legs today, but I don’t want to over do it. Any suggestions on something we could do?

* Wait. Soreness will go away in 3 to 7 days with no special treatment.
* Avoid any vigorous activity that increases pain.
* Do some easy low-impact aerobic exercise – this will increase blood flow to the affected muscles, which may help diminish soreness.
* Use the R.I.C.E. treatment plan

* Use gentle stretching on the affected area
* Gently massage the affected muscles.
* Try using a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications to reduce the soreness temporarily, though they won’t actually speed healing.
* There is some evidence that performing Yoga may reduce DOMS.
* Allow the soreness to subside thoroughly before performing any vigorous exercise.
* Don’t forget to stretch and warm up before your targeted activity.
* If your pain persists longer than about 7 days or increases despite these measures, consult your physician.

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8 Responses to “good leg exercise for sore legs?”

  1. sras Says:
    April 14th, 2010 at 5:07 pm

    how about arms?
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  2. Peter V Says:
    April 14th, 2010 at 5:36 pm

    Just have him do loosening and warming exercises. Massaging will aslo help. He should take it easy for a few days, than, very gradually, build up his muscles.
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  3. Mr. Bill Says:
    April 14th, 2010 at 6:11 pm

    PUT FEET UP IN CHAIR .
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  4. Kelly Belly Says:
    April 14th, 2010 at 6:54 pm

    lay him on his back and get him to move his legs as if riding a bicycle, but don’t bend at the knee too far.
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  5. daytimefunseeker Says:
    April 14th, 2010 at 7:06 pm

    I don’t know if you will like my suggestion or not but if legs are sore then giving little rest is the best thing to do and also if possible then may be hot tub bath with some Epsom salt is suggested.may be also can use heating pad also on sore area as long as person can take.don’t over use of heating pad tho..should be fine within some days..Good luck.
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  6. Iron Says:
    April 14th, 2010 at 7:48 pm

    Just do stretches and then some massage.
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  7. ME® Says:
    April 14th, 2010 at 8:13 pm

    * Wait. Soreness will go away in 3 to 7 days with no special treatment.
    * Avoid any vigorous activity that increases pain.
    * Do some easy low-impact aerobic exercise – this will increase blood flow to the affected muscles, which may help diminish soreness.
    * Use the R.I.C.E. treatment plan
    * Use gentle stretching on the affected area
    * Gently massage the affected muscles.
    * Try using a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications to reduce the soreness temporarily, though they won’t actually speed healing.
    * There is some evidence that performing Yoga may reduce DOMS.
    * Allow the soreness to subside thoroughly before performing any vigorous exercise.
    * Don’t forget to stretch and warm up before your targeted activity.
    * If your pain persists longer than about 7 days or increases despite these measures, consult your physician.
    References :

  8. Laura Says:
    April 14th, 2010 at 8:38 pm

    If you are trainer you should know that If a client is sore with any body part you DO NOT train that muscle . I would re-adjust his schedule and do upper body instead . Then tell him never to do that again LOL ;) .
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    ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

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