How much muscle soreness is normal?

I'm in my mid-50s and work out 3X per week doing mostly heavy upper body
exercises (incline benches, chin ups, flys, dips, curls, etc). Been doing
this for the past 5 years. My muscles are a little sore after exercising
and stay that way until I workout again two days later. In other words, I'm
slightly sore all the time ... )

Am I doing too much, or is this slight soreness normal? Should I wait for
all the minor aches to disappear before the next workout?

Also, I don't take any supplements. Should I? Protein? What should I take
to minimize sore muscles post-workout?

George



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> I'm in my mid-50s and work out 3X per week doing mostly heavy upper body
> exercises (incline benches, chin ups, flys, dips, curls, etc). Been doing
> this for the past 5 years. My muscles are a little sore after exercising
> and stay that way until I workout again two days later. In other words, I'm
> slightly sore all the time ... )
>
> Am I doing too much, or is this slight soreness normal? Should I wait for
> all the minor aches to disappear before the next workout?
>
> Also, I don't take any supplements. Should I? Protein? What should I take
> to minimize sore muscles post-workout?
>
> George

If you have access to heat therapy, steam or whirlpool, spend 10-15 minutes there post workout.
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Tom