Help me decide: Go to the gym today, or not?

[lyorn]

Pro: I have the time, I have the gear with me, I want to get back on track.
Con: Muscles still sore from Saturday's exercises, can barely get out of my chair without pushing off with my hands, there is much wincing, even walking is painful.

Next planned gym-day is Thursday.

Go, or not?

ETA: Thank you all for your advice. I took a one-hour walk on Tuesday evening, had a hot shower with spicy chocolate shower gel, and spent the rest of the evening on the sofa with a pot of tea and my cats, who were happy to have a warm human to sprawl on. Wednesday, I could get out of my chair with barely any pain, and today I was back at the gym and there was actual progress.

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[lyorn]

Thank you.

I am really bad at knowing when to stop, and after this and that kept me from lifting four months out of the last five, I am impatient. Which I *know* is not a good thing to be around heavy iron, and probably has contributed to still being sore after three days...

So I am kind of glad to hear my more reasonable self confirmed against my inner gym teacher. *G*

I think I'll allow myself a nice long walk this evening.

[untonuggan]

Yes, and I say this being the ultimate hypocrite, as apparently my "it's time to stop now" button has been disabled by puritan ancestors. Or something. (Maybe they were gym teachers, too?)

Walks are nice. ^_^