Not really feeling my workouts

Alishia6606

I have been doing a cardio workout for about a week and a half. When I started, I would feel almost like a burn after my workout. I don't feel that anymore. Should I increase the intensity to the next level or is it just normal?

Alishia6606

I should mention that the workout is EA sports active 2 on my PS3. I strap monitors to my arms and legs and follow a person on the tv.

ThePoeToaster

Are you measuring your heart rate while you work out?

Alishia6606

I was at first but not so much now. My average HR during the workout is 120. It does go up but not for long before the exercise changes.

Alishia6606

This is the screen it shows me when I'm done.

Alishia6606

Sorry read that wrong. Yes my heart rate is measured.

sammyliftsandeats

You may be just getting used to the workout. Try upping the intensity.

Alishia6606

samanthaluangphixay wrote: »

You may be just getting used to the workout. Try upping the intensity.

Thank you. I'll give that a shot.

SonyaCele

you just started working out, so yes its normal for exercise to get easier and yes you should always try and increase your intensity a little each workout . But its also normal to not feel a burn after your workouts as your body gets accustomed to them, you wont always get sore unless you switch things up or really overdo it.

ThePoeToaster

Yep. that's what comes with fitness, damnit. You either have to go longer or go harder. Our bodies are amazing things, ain't they?

Alishia6606

roanokejoe50 wrote: »

Yep. that's what comes with fitness, damnit. You either have to go longer or go harder. Our bodies are amazing things, ain't they?

That they are! I just wish I was seeing results already!

Alishia6606

Just wanted to pop back in and say thank you all for your advice. I upped the intensity today and wow! Not feeling it like I used to, but burned double the calories and my heart rate stayed up most of the time.

lorrpb

You are 29 yo. You should be able to achieve more than 120 bpm. That's my target range and I'm 61.
However, it's a good thing to not always feel like it's your day working out!

cwolfman13

Alishia6606 wrote: »

I was at first but not so much now. My average HR during the workout is 120. It does go up but not for long before the exercise changes.

Up the intensity...get the heart rate up...120 BPM is recovery for you age. For endurance training I try to keep mine between 135 and 145...145-150 for more intensive endurance work...and 150 - 160 for threshold work.

Also, it's normal as you progress to not feel the "burn" or be sore or whatever...it doesn't mean you're not getting a workout...it means your muscles are getting used to working.