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I figure if I'm not sweating like a beast and sore the next day, I didn't do it right

If I do resistance training yes I get sore. If I just do moderate cardio I don't.

@mrbee: the 30 day shred is killer! I was sore almost everyday after I did that workout!

I normally get sore if I'm doing weight training, or a new form of cardio that I haven't done in a while, like ride a bike, or run if I haven't in a few months!

If I'm not sore somewhere it wasn't a workout, just exercise. Moving the muscles around is a good way to alleviate soreness. That workout you skipped would have made you feel better faster.

It depends on what I do. When I was jogging, I didn't really get sore the next day unless I didn't stretch. Aquafit = no pain.But any time I go to spin class or pilates...OUCH!

I typically only workout w/ my body weight, but sometimes I'll get sore. When I was doing a lot more weight training, I wouldn't think my workout was a success unless I was sore - haha!

@mrbee: to alleviate the soreness, make sure you're drinking LOTS of water and eating protein after your workout. Also, staying active, including working out, will get the muscles to loosen up. (But it will be really hard to start out when you are sore).

@supernova, the stuff I take (progenex) has that and it is crazy expensive!! I need to mix my own. It is SUPER helpful, though