Overdid ab workout... Ouch

[nolo]

A couple of hours ago, it seemed like a really good idea to go absolutely gonzo on an intense ab workout. At one point, I even got in a "who can hold plank position longest" with a gym rat who is so ripped that he looks like he was molded out of plastic. I have no idea what got into me.

Any way, I am already starting to hurt. Tomorrow is going to totally suck. Has anyone else ever totally tore up their tummy muscles? How do you heal a hurting torso? I am almost afraid to go to sleep tonight...

[Dr. Peebody]

contrast showers

[brn2reign]

Protein will help. Citrus fruits mainly for the vitamin C. Rest. Seems like Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. Google that and if the pain is more severe than a doctor will be your best bet.

[mp1161]

Expect to be hurting for a week or so.

[Tinman210]

I take amino acids everyday along with a multi vitamin that is suppose to help with the muscle soreness after workouts. It's a horsepill, but seems to help.

[marcusindc]

You know you've worked your abs when you tear up from sneezing.

Been there.

[Ncgreg]

As posted before, Vitamin-C, post-workout protein shakes (and fast digesting carbs) to help in muscle repair, contrast showers, and last but not least...stretching. After AB exercises I always do the "upward dog" or "dragon" stretch. I've heard it called a couple of things, but here is what I'm talking about..