Exhausted When I Strength Train

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  • Sumiblue
    Sumiblue Posts: 1,597 Member
    Walking more has done more for raising my TDEE and my endurance than more intense cardio. It's good for my mind and for my dog's happiness, too :)
  • serapel
    serapel Posts: 502 Member
    TresaAswegan wrote: »
    mila_lova wrote: »
    @TresaAswegan
    I do the elliptical at about 130 strides/min or go for really long walks around my neighborhood. I think the problem is that some days I would do 45 min of cardio in the morning then 45 min of weight lifting in the evening, and I'd do cardio almost every day.

    Walking is low intensity, easy to recover from. Actually can aid in recovery from lifting. I've found that the elliptical is also pretty easy recovery wise (for me anyway) because it is low impact.
    There is nothing wrong with a walk in the AM and lifting in the PM, or even two walks a day.
    If anyone is familiar with Eat To Perform, they actually encourage people to do lots of LISS cardio and get their step counts up so they can eat more.
    With your lifting schedule and the moderate nature of your cardio, I still don't believe this is over training. You'd have to do a TON of walking to be "over training" from walking....
    That being said, like I mentioned above, certainly rest is you aren't feeling well. But I don't think you're over exerting yourself so much that you need to worry. If you like taking walks, take walks.

    but isn't her body talking to her? why is she so tired? I always listen to my body when it's trying to tell me something is not right.

    tired is a very good sign of overtraining or a medical issue.

  • serapel
    serapel Posts: 502 Member
    Sumiblue wrote: »
    Walking more has done more for raising my TDEE and my endurance than more intense cardio. It's good for my mind and for my dog's happiness, too :)

    me too...love walking. wish I did it more often. I'm always scurrying around with work and the kids that I don't get a chance to go for a nice relaxing walk.
  • Cylphin60
    Cylphin60 Posts: 863 Member
    serapel wrote: »
    TresaAswegan wrote: »
    mila_lova wrote: »
    @TresaAswegan
    I do the elliptical at about 130 strides/min or go for really long walks around my neighborhood. I think the problem is that some days I would do 45 min of cardio in the morning then 45 min of weight lifting in the evening, and I'd do cardio almost every day.

    Walking is low intensity, easy to recover from. Actually can aid in recovery from lifting. I've found that the elliptical is also pretty easy recovery wise (for me anyway) because it is low impact.
    There is nothing wrong with a walk in the AM and lifting in the PM, or even two walks a day.
    If anyone is familiar with Eat To Perform, they actually encourage people to do lots of LISS cardio and get their step counts up so they can eat more.
    With your lifting schedule and the moderate nature of your cardio, I still don't believe this is over training. You'd have to do a TON of walking to be "over training" from walking....
    That being said, like I mentioned above, certainly rest is you aren't feeling well. But I don't think you're over exerting yourself so much that you need to worry. If you like taking walks, take walks.

    but isn't her body talking to her? why is she so tired? I always listen to my body when it's trying to tell me something is not right.

    tired is a very good sign of overtraining or a medical issue.
    Tired plus that "dazed" feeling the OP mentioned. That, for me, is a dead give away I'm over training. I'm just coming out a forced 2 day rest period, no exercise at all, due to that. I feel worlds better and the dazed feeling is gone, so I started out light this morning and will be more careful..

    Making myself train is easy - Making myself get the necessary recovery time....I can get really stupid with that lol.
  • serapel
    serapel Posts: 502 Member
    Cylphin60 wrote: »
    Tired plus that "dazed" feeling the OP mentioned. That, for me, is a dead give away I'm over training. I'm just coming out a forced 2 day rest period, no exercise at all, due to that. I feel worlds better and the dazed feeling is gone, so I started out light this morning and will be more careful..

    Making myself train is easy - Making myself get the necessary recovery time....I can get really stupid with that lol.

    Pregnancy also makes you feel like that in the beginning. Dazed and tired.
  • Cylphin60
    Cylphin60 Posts: 863 Member
    serapel wrote: »
    Cylphin60 wrote: »
    Tired plus that "dazed" feeling the OP mentioned. That, for me, is a dead give away I'm over training. I'm just coming out a forced 2 day rest period, no exercise at all, due to that. I feel worlds better and the dazed feeling is gone, so I started out light this morning and will be more careful..

    Making myself train is easy - Making myself get the necessary recovery time....I can get really stupid with that lol.

    Pregnancy also makes you feel like that in the beginning. Dazed and tired.

    I don't...have the right anatomy for that lol. OP could though - I honestly didn't know if the guy or gal in the OPs avatar is the OP..
  • not_a_runner
    not_a_runner Posts: 1,343 Member
    serapel wrote: »
    TresaAswegan wrote: »
    mila_lova wrote: »
    @TresaAswegan
    I do the elliptical at about 130 strides/min or go for really long walks around my neighborhood. I think the problem is that some days I would do 45 min of cardio in the morning then 45 min of weight lifting in the evening, and I'd do cardio almost every day.

    Walking is low intensity, easy to recover from. Actually can aid in recovery from lifting. I've found that the elliptical is also pretty easy recovery wise (for me anyway) because it is low impact.
    There is nothing wrong with a walk in the AM and lifting in the PM, or even two walks a day.
    If anyone is familiar with Eat To Perform, they actually encourage people to do lots of LISS cardio and get their step counts up so they can eat more.
    With your lifting schedule and the moderate nature of your cardio, I still don't believe this is over training. You'd have to do a TON of walking to be "over training" from walking....
    That being said, like I mentioned above, certainly rest is you aren't feeling well. But I don't think you're over exerting yourself so much that you need to worry. If you like taking walks, take walks.

    but isn't her body talking to her? why is she so tired? I always listen to my body when it's trying to tell me something is not right.

    tired is a very good sign of overtraining or a medical issue.

    I suggested rest regardless, and possibility of illness. It's also a busy time of year with the holidays and what not, stress also takes a toll on people.
    I just find it really, really hard to believe that 3 days of lifting and daily walking is going to lead to over training.
    Walking and lifting in two different sessions, or walking twice a day is NOT over training. We're built to walk.
    If she was walking all day long, maybe that would be too much. If she is going from sitting all day long to daily or twice daily walks/elliptical, maybe this is too much too soon. But there's no reason for most people to be concerned that a daily walk is going to be detrimental..
  • Sumiblue
    Sumiblue Posts: 1,597 Member
    serapel wrote: »
    TresaAswegan wrote: »
    mila_lova wrote: »
    @TresaAswegan
    I do the elliptical at about 130 strides/min or go for really long walks around my neighborhood. I think the problem is that some days I would do 45 min of cardio in the morning then 45 min of weight lifting in the evening, and I'd do cardio almost every day.

    Walking is low intensity, easy to recover from. Actually can aid in recovery from lifting. I've found that the elliptical is also pretty easy recovery wise (for me anyway) because it is low impact.
    There is nothing wrong with a walk in the AM and lifting in the PM, or even two walks a day.
    If anyone is familiar with Eat To Perform, they actually encourage people to do lots of LISS cardio and get their step counts up so they can eat more.
    With your lifting schedule and the moderate nature of your cardio, I still don't believe this is over training. You'd have to do a TON of walking to be "over training" from walking....
    That being said, like I mentioned above, certainly rest is you aren't feeling well. But I don't think you're over exerting yourself so much that you need to worry. If you like taking walks, take walks.

    but isn't her body talking to her? why is she so tired? I always listen to my body when it's trying to tell me something is not right.

    tired is a very good sign of overtraining or a medical issue.

    Yes, I agree OP is overdoing it. I think her plan to cut back on training and especially the cardio, is good.
    I suggested walking as a way to get cardio done but more gently.
    The body needs to repair itself and that rest time is key. Also, adequate nutrition.
  • not_a_runner
    not_a_runner Posts: 1,343 Member
    Sumiblue wrote: »
    serapel wrote: »
    TresaAswegan wrote: »
    mila_lova wrote: »
    @TresaAswegan
    I do the elliptical at about 130 strides/min or go for really long walks around my neighborhood. I think the problem is that some days I would do 45 min of cardio in the morning then 45 min of weight lifting in the evening, and I'd do cardio almost every day.

    Walking is low intensity, easy to recover from. Actually can aid in recovery from lifting. I've found that the elliptical is also pretty easy recovery wise (for me anyway) because it is low impact.
    There is nothing wrong with a walk in the AM and lifting in the PM, or even two walks a day.
    If anyone is familiar with Eat To Perform, they actually encourage people to do lots of LISS cardio and get their step counts up so they can eat more.
    With your lifting schedule and the moderate nature of your cardio, I still don't believe this is over training. You'd have to do a TON of walking to be "over training" from walking....
    That being said, like I mentioned above, certainly rest is you aren't feeling well. But I don't think you're over exerting yourself so much that you need to worry. If you like taking walks, take walks.

    but isn't her body talking to her? why is she so tired? I always listen to my body when it's trying to tell me something is not right.

    tired is a very good sign of overtraining or a medical issue.

    Yes, I agree OP is overdoing it. I think her plan to cut back on training and especially the cardio, is good.
    I suggested walking as a way to get cardio done but more gently.
    The body needs to repair itself and that rest time is key. Also, adequate nutrition.

    It sounds like a good part of her current cardio is walking already.
  • Sumiblue
    Sumiblue Posts: 1,597 Member
    Ah, I missed that comment. OP, let us know how you feel after changing your routine. See a doctor if rest doesn't help. 'Tis the season for all kinds of colds & the flu.
  • serapel
    serapel Posts: 502 Member
    Cylphin60 wrote: »
    serapel wrote: »
    Cylphin60 wrote: »
    Tired plus that "dazed" feeling the OP mentioned. That, for me, is a dead give away I'm over training. I'm just coming out a forced 2 day rest period, no exercise at all, due to that. I feel worlds better and the dazed feeling is gone, so I started out light this morning and will be more careful..

    Making myself train is easy - Making myself get the necessary recovery time....I can get really stupid with that lol.

    Pregnancy also makes you feel like that in the beginning. Dazed and tired.

    I don't...have the right anatomy for that lol. OP could though - I honestly didn't know if the guy or gal in the OPs avatar is the OP..

    are you really a hamster?
  • Cylphin60
    Cylphin60 Posts: 863 Member
    serapel wrote: »
    Cylphin60 wrote: »
    serapel wrote: »
    Cylphin60 wrote: »
    Tired plus that "dazed" feeling the OP mentioned. That, for me, is a dead give away I'm over training. I'm just coming out a forced 2 day rest period, no exercise at all, due to that. I feel worlds better and the dazed feeling is gone, so I started out light this morning and will be more careful..

    Making myself train is easy - Making myself get the necessary recovery time....I can get really stupid with that lol.

    Pregnancy also makes you feel like that in the beginning. Dazed and tired.

    I don't...have the right anatomy for that lol. OP could though - I honestly didn't know if the guy or gal in the OPs avatar is the OP..

    are you really a hamster?

    :D I feel like one some days. Spin in circles and such lol
  • mila_lova
    mila_lova Posts: 163 Member
    serapel wrote: »
    I admire your tenacity. You are getting great advice here.

    @serapel Thank you! That was really nice to read!

    Also, I really appreciate everyone's advice! You guys are awesome! I rested all day yesterday and ate plenty. I'm a little tired still but the dazed feeling is gone. I think I want to rest at least one more day, then I'll start adding light workouts again. I do love walks, so I'll probably do that.

    I started reading String Curves last night. He has a lot of good information about overtraining. You guys are right- I did too much too soon. He recommends two or three 20-30 minute cardio sessions in addition to lifting three times a week. I'm going to start lifting again next week using his program. Brad Schienfeld said cardio can be safely performed for up to 60 minutes, 6 days a week in addition to his 3x/week lifting program, but I think his book is designed to address the needs of really fit people in addition to newbies like me.

    I'm the girl in my avatar btw :):) I really shouldn't be pregnant because I'm on birth control, but I'll check just to be sure.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    mila_lova wrote: »
    serapel wrote: »
    I admire your tenacity. You are getting great advice here.

    @serapel Thank you! That was really nice to read!

    Also, I really appreciate everyone's advice! You guys are awesome! I rested all day yesterday and ate plenty. I'm a little tired still but the dazed feeling is gone. I think I want to rest at least one more day, then I'll start adding light workouts again. I do love walks, so I'll probably do that.

    I started reading String Curves last night. He has a lot of good information about overtraining. You guys are right- I did too much too soon. He recommends two or three 20-30 minute cardio sessions in addition to lifting three times a week. I'm going to start lifting again next week using his program. Brad Schienfeld said cardio can be safely performed for up to 60 minutes, 6 days a week in addition to his 3x/week lifting program, but I think his book is designed to address the needs of really fit people in addition to newbies like me.

    I'm the girl in my avatar btw :):) I really shouldn't be pregnant because I'm on birth control, but I'll check just to be sure.

    Great news

    And hope you're feeling back on form soon
  • mila_lova
    mila_lova Posts: 163 Member
    @Sued0nim Thank you! Also, I love reading your replies in threads because you have so much wisdom.

    I'm feeling SO much better! During Christmas, I rested and ate lots. Yesterday, I did the first workout in the Strong Curves program. I'm trying to eat enough, especially protein. Today, I'm determined to rest, even though a small crazy part of me still thinks hours of cardio is the answer. I need to take it slow until my body gets used to strength training.

    Thanks again everyone!
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