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Hi guys!

Just had a question for some of our more experienced workout people. Every time I go to the gym, I wake up sore the next day and it is not *usually* a problem for me. I am a little achy, but can function just fine.
A couple of times lately, though (the day I saw the trainer, and after this "body blast" class) the muscles in my legs are SO SORE and SO TENSE(is that the right word?) that I can't even WALK normally.
It is really bothering me 'cause like yesterday I really wanted to exercise, but it hurt so bad that I didn't so I have a few questions...

1) Is stretching an answer here? If I stretch my legs out better after working out, am I less likely to be this sore? I am stretching now, but I guess I could do more... Adrian takes like half an hour at the gym JUST for stretching, whereas I am done in like 10 minutes.

2) What about hot baths? My friend says to take baths with epsom salts, but when should I do this? Right after I get home from a workout, before they start to hurt? Or when they have started hurting?

3) And finally, if all else fails and I am still walking around like a fool because my legs are hurting so bad, should I still try to exercise? Will that help, or make it worse if I am already having sore muscles?

Thanks guys!
--Steph

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