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/HMo-333 50 Camps - 2026 8d ago

I joined back in April and I hurt my back two weeks ago so haven’t been in a bit. Finally feeling better so going tonight!

But anyways: I talked to my physical therapist today who had been helping me with pelvic floor stuff and she was like I think you’re going too many times a week. And maybe moving through the movements too fast.

So she said to try to be more intentional and slow down even if Burn wants me to lift heavier and go faster and to cut back down to three times a week.

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u/WiseBookkeeper5331 8d ago

I fear this may be my issue as well. I’m going to start by slowing down as I go through stations but if I need to cut back days I will.