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Anonymous
I bought a jump rope the other day, and I used it for the first time yesterday on and off for about fifteen minutes. I'm really out of shape so within ten seconds I was panting etc. but it felt great.
Anyway, today my calves hurt. They're tight, and I feel a pulling sensation when I walk. Stretching them helped a little bit.
Is this normal? Should I give them the 48-hour rest or can I jump rope again for cardio?
>> Anonymous
Either or. You can wait 'til they're ship-shape (could take a friggin' week), or you can sit out a day or two and then get back to it as heavily as you can tolerate.

In either case, though, you should probably give them a day or two.
>> limE !9XMfSXwZUM
Always start out slow, resting is a important part of training. Don't train unless you feel like your body is ready for it again.
>> RSI guy !HjbWRiSTJ.
>>I'm really out of shape so within ten seconds I was panting etc. but it felt great.

I believe that's the release of endorphins, rewarding you for working out hard. As you get more in shape, I think you might not get them so soon.
>> Anonymous
it's gonna take more than 48 hours for you calves to stop aching as it's the first time you've used to muscles properly. Expect dull pain for atleast 3 - 4 days. Don't worry though, it's perfectly normal.