Thanks to you guys I went for my first weight lifting session last night!

[jonahmayhew]

@thisgenerationfulfilled I almost nope-d straight back out my first time. But I've never looked back. You'll be hooked

 

[dawn16]

@thisgenerationfulfilled Woo!!make sure to track how much you lift each session

 

[thisgenerationfulfilled]

@dawn16 Yep I’m definitely going to track each session, seeing the total lifted at the end blew my mind (like over 4 tonnes?!)

 

[dawn16]

@thisgenerationfulfilled Don't fret, DOMS usually sets in on day 2!

Congrats! Get it!

 

[thisgenerationfulfilled]

@dawn16 Yep DOMs are definitely turning up now, I was pretty naive haha!

 

[dawn16]

@thisgenerationfulfilled [crystal ball] I see stairs in your future....

Congrats! Now, don't shy away from the next workout. It gets EASIER. Promise.

 

[thisgenerationfulfilled]

@dawn16 so many stairs! Next work out is tonight, can’t wait! Are DOMs permanently in my future too?

 

[dawn16]

@thisgenerationfulfilled Ha! Nope, not permanent. There will come a time when you're working out and you don't feel like you've done ANYTHING without experiencing DOMS. It's not necessary for muscle growth but it will definitely lessen with time (unless you are really pushing yourself).

Make sure you're taking in enough protein and get enough rest - the body needs to heal!

 

[jonahmayhew]

@thisgenerationfulfilled They tend to creep in when you've done a movement you're not used to, or gone particularly heavy. Learn to love them. Like that annoying friend who just won't go home!

 

[keithfin007]

@thisgenerationfulfilled That's fantastic! And there's nothing quite like the feeling of happy sore muscles after (or 48 hrs after) a great lifting session. Congrats on your accomplishment! Hope you continue to enjoy.

 

[thisgenerationfulfilled]

@keithfin007 Thank you! Yep the sore burn is definitely on its way now, I must have something right! Happy gyming to you!

 

[gehill]

@thisgenerationfulfilled Yees great work!

 

[thisgenerationfulfilled]

@gehill Thank you!!

 

[calso]

@thisgenerationfulfilled Congrats! I’m a big fan of the StrongApp. I love the graphs that show you how you are progressing too.

 

[thisgenerationfulfilled]

@calso Ooh I didn’t even know there were graphs! Can’t wait to see progress from the data I put in!

 

[el_toast]

@thisgenerationfulfilled Great job!

 

[jonahmayhew]

@el_toast Oh god yes. Getting on and off the toilet on day 2 is no mean feat!

 

[thisgenerationfulfilled]

@el_toast Yep you called it, sitting down has now started taking more time than usual tomorrow is gonna be sore haha

 

[el_toast]

@thisgenerationfulfilled Haha! The worst/best feeling in the world!

 

[elle9406]

@thisgenerationfulfilled Good job!