how many of you got real sore after first day?

[Goes4ever]

I went out yesterday from 12-6pm.............and today when I woke up I am sore everywhere
my forearms and thighs are the worst, feels like I was in the gym for hours.

 

[gordygroover]

lot's of deep-knee bends huh???
Yeah a six hour hunt will let you know that Father Time is one relentless s.o.b. Toss in the mixture of humping hills and fighting brush when relic searching and a person can expect to burn up some calories and tax some muscles in the course of a day.

 

[Goes4ever]

and the crazy thing is I DO LIFT weights, squats are an ordinary thing for me.

 

[awhitster]

It's a hobby, sport and exercise all rolled into one.

 

[Uncle Willy]

I can't remember - it was 1963.

Bill

 

[Uncle Willy]

You're using different muscles in different ways. Tecting often will keep you in shape.

Bill

 

[Goes4ever]

my thighs are still sore today, wow

 

[John 'n' W.Va]

I worked construction in 95 F heat, when I got back into it. I all seemed like a walk in the park.

 

[Parkit]

If I'm not careful to switch kneeling positions when I dig the balls of my feet will feel it after about 4 hours, generally I just get tired instead of sore. My job requires me to be on my feet most of the time, lots of walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and bending so that's my workout. Detecting will work different muscles. Take small breaks, switch off which arm swings the machine, drink fluids and have a good snack handy, these things help.

Steve

 

[Goes4ever]

my feet were fine. I work 10 hour shift in a factory on my feet the whole time. And like I said I lift weights, I squat with weight, but this was different, My thighs are still sore today......lol

its is all good I can't wait to get back out for more!

 

[Mick in Dubbo]

I don't know about being sore from finding stuff on my first day, but as it took 6 hours of hunting before I found my first coin, I was pretty sore in other ways!
Mick Evans.

 

[Goes4ever]

wow 6 hours to find your first coin? I feel lucky! my first was within 30-40 minutes!

 

[bulletman]

I use a product called Biofreeze. It is rubbed on anything that is sore - back, knees, and even feet if they hurt. Highly recommended!

 

[Goes4ever]

yep Biofreeze is awesome stuff, I use it all the time

 

[Mick in Dubbo]

I swap every few minutes and it saves a heep of fatigue! Using your non dominate arm may feel a bit funny at first, but you will quickly adapt.
Mick Evans.

 

[Goes4ever]

yes I agree I am right handed and it felt odd at first swinging with the left but after awhile it was fine.

 

[Neil in West Jersey]

On one of my first outings i pulled a back muscle so bad I had to hobble back to my car. Now i stretch out before hand, similar to when I am going to play tennis or softball.

 

[GetRdone]

I'm with you willy, my first day was in 1966.