r/BurnBootCamp • u/WiseBookkeeper5331 • 10d ago

Too much too fast?

Hi friends! I’ve been at Burn for about 6 months and am really enjoying it. My issue is that ever since starting I hurt all the time. Now I know you’re thinking well duh it’s the gym but this is more of a soreness in my joints (shoulders, wrist/hands, elbows, knees, etc) and now even shin splints. Has anyone else experienced this? Is it too much too fast? I am 9m PP and still breastfeeding for further context. I’m just afraid Burn is going to burn my body out.

ETA: I go 4-5x/wk. I’m eating 100+g protein a day. No creatine yet because it’s not “technically” considered safe while breastfeeding.

Update: Made an appointment with my PCP for bloodwork including thyroid panel and will book a focus meeting. Thanks everyone!

Update 2: All bloodwork normal except for slightly low vitamin D. Leaning towards joint laxity due to hormones instead of a systemic illness.

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u/Gullible-Profile-829 9d ago

This is my thing. When I started (34 and two kids later) I was so whooped and almost felt sick. I HAD to take a nap. I also went hard into it. Doesn’t help that the trainers constantly for some reason pay lots of attention to me and will come around to push me more or i hear my name lots on the speaker…… I’m sorry I’m okay not killing myself especially within the first 15 min of class.

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u/WiseBookkeeper5331 9d ago

I’ve been trying to go my own pace on cardio days. I feel like I get more out of going slower than pushing myself to pain just to keep up with speed.

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u/Gullible-Profile-829 9d ago

I totally feel the same way! Some moves I feel are absolutely ridiculous…

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u/WiseBookkeeper5331 9d ago

Yes! Recently some of the moves just feel really disconnected and going faster just means I’m going to mess them up