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Exercise and breathlessness

louise_gets_lean
louise_gets_lean Posts: 24 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Hi all just looking for some advice. I attend a weekly fitness class and am not noticing my fitness levels get any better (am fairly active through week too) in fact I am pushing myself and not able to finish the class. My iron levels are fine, I have been told it may be sue to not fuelling myself properly before class. Any further advice?

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  • crowleyed72
    crowleyed72 Posts: 247 Member
    Are you drinking enough water eating about 2 hours before a workout is good for some ppl some do it on an empty stomach, myself I need fuel. A banana or apple about 15 before helps also for me.
    Maybe try not pushing so hard in the beginning so you have energy to finish.
  • Shawshankcan
    Shawshankcan Posts: 900 Member
    Either your nutrition is off or your pushing too hard too early.
  • louise_gets_lean
    louise_gets_lean Posts: 24 Member
    Thanks I usually go empty stomach ed but I think I will try a banana before. Just am so pumped at the beginning can't help but give it my all but after 20 mins I'm done lol!
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Typical issues...

    underfeeding for your activity level
    too much too soon
    inadequate rest/recovery

    Fitness gains are made when you're properly fueling your body and a combination of work and proper rest for recovery. There are no gains without recovery.
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