How long should I wait to go back to the gym?

[ChrisFL]

I started going to the gym on Thursday, and I did a full body workout (all of the circuit training machines, 9 of them as I remember), and then about 15 minutes of cardio. I went back to the Gym friday and did about 40 minutes of hard cardio.

Now my question is this: How long should I wait to go back to the gym? I couldn't go yesterday because I my upper body was still hurting from Thursdays workout (mostly my pectoralis minor and teres minor muscles). My legs still hurt from Fridays cardio.

I really enjoy going to the gym, but I don't want to go back too soon and inhibit my progress by injuring myself.

Thanks in advance.

[Toro]

Wait till you feel completly better, eat sleep and get rest, it will help a whole lot if your hurting you could injury yourself or do something stupid

[Havana]

...and drink plenty of water to help flush your muscles of the lactic acid which is what causes the burning/aching feeling.

[sac1973]

bro if you are just starting back to the gym my suggestion would be to work out three days a week. Also make sure that you are eating clean and getting plenty of sleep. :thumbup: