Fed up of gym what now?
von66mfp
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Joined gym in Jan. Loved it. Started building classes made friends etc. Ended up doing 12 classes a week including body pump, crossfit, yoga, Pilates, boxercise etc. I've lost 21 inches and 10lb. Recently I've started getting really fed up and can't be bothered go I've got no idea why. I'm just not getting same buzz.
I have got home gym, dvds and thinking about getting beach body on demand. I've also started IF.
Don't know what to do.
I have got home gym, dvds and thinking about getting beach body on demand. I've also started IF.
Don't know what to do.
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what do you want to do?
run, walk,swim, whatever...
have a week off exercise and then decide?2 -
Twelve classes a week is a lot. Maybe dial it back a bit. How many days a week was that? If it was 6 days, for example, cut back to 3 and do something else on the other days. Or pick your favorite 1/2 types of exercise and just do those.5
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Had last week off completely but still not feeling enthusiastic about going. Did pump class on Saturday as my daughter is training teach les mills but didn't enjoy it or felt I got anything from it.
Did 12 classes over 6 days doing 3 classes back to back twice a week.
Got pump again tonight I've pulled out of piyo but dreading it. Don't understand the complete turnaround.0 -
Had last week off completely but still not feeling enthusiastic about going. Did pump class on Saturday as my daughter is training teach les mills but didn't enjoy it or felt I got anything from it.
Did 12 classes over 6 days doing 3 classes back to back twice a week.
Got pump again tonight I've pulled out of piyo but dreading it. Don't understand the complete turnaround.
too much too fast?
why not pick 3-4 classes that are on separate days? 3 classes back to back does not sound fun to me.
go for a walk instead?
what are your goals when it comes to fitness?6 -
You over did it. You are experiencing burn out from doing too much all at once.
I would take a step back. Even if it means a couple weeks without exercise. Pick 1-3 classes to do a week (not on the same day) and do something else the rest of the week.6 -
Sometimes I just get tired of the same routine, although yours seemed packed with variety!
Perhaps you need a reset, and switch to something different?0 -
Thanks.
I walk everyday as I've got a dog so always do over 10k steps.
Feel as though I've hit a wall really. Not noticed any progress or changes for a while. I've still got weight to lose plus I want to be fitter. I'm just not sure if the classes will deliver the results I'm looking for and maybe that's why I'm fed up of going. Also I'm 52 and just started hrt.0 -
I would definitely consider changing things up. I like the suggestion about getting outside. What are your goals? I personally used to enjoy some of the classes like body pump, etc. However, as I built strength I shifted to powerlifting training which is a challenge mentally and physically. I like the numbers game of chasing PR's and prefer that progress over aesthetics now.0
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Thanks.
I walk everyday as I've got a dog so always do over 10k steps.
Feel as though I've hit a wall really. Not noticed any progress or changes for a while. I've still got weight to lose plus I want to be fitter. I'm just not sure if the classes will deliver the results I'm looking for and maybe that's why I'm fed up of going. Also I'm 52 and just started hrt.
you need to define what 'fitter' means to you then? to be able to do a 50 minute 10k, to be able to squat your body weight, to be able to complete insanity...???
set some goals and work towards them!
weight loss is all about your calories, not exercise.
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Yeah maybe I've lost motivation and need a different challenge.
When I first started it I had a cruise booked and wanted look better for that but I suppose since that's gone I need something else focus on.
Not certain what fitness levels I want I do enjoy weights more though. I've just started the IF to try and shift the pounds.
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Yeah maybe I've lost motivation and need a different challenge.
When I first started it I had a cruise booked and wanted look better for that but I suppose since that's gone I need something else focus on.
Not certain what fitness levels I want I do enjoy weights more though. I've just started the IF to try and shift the pounds.
I would suggest looking into a lifting program you can follow on your own at the gym or with a friend. I would suggest something for beginners even if you feel like you have a handle on weights from classes. It is a different animal when you start to go heavier. Form needs to be right before you move up the weight.2 -
I used to really enjoy bodypump. It was a great intro to strength training for me. I now take a great class called "women and weights" and it's so much better. I would never set foot in a bodypump class now. Those same tracks over and over are enough to drive anyone batty. I go to my new class and have no idea what the trainer has in store for us that day.
Perhaps look elsewhere to see what else there is?3 -
I don’t have to get a buzz or feel enthusiastic to go to the gym or to workout at home. I do both because I’ve chosen to, it always makes me feel better, I know I benefit from it in many ways. Where I go depends on schedule and planned activity because I can swim only at the gym.3
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Sounds like you overdid it and got burned out. Take a break for a while, or at least cut back.4
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Get excited about a new thing! For me, I need variety. Start training yourself to run. Do HIIT routines from YouTube in your living room (I'm a fan of Fitness Blender; my wife used to live Tone It Up). I do enjoy a lot of strength-based HIIT routines that exhaust me in 15 or 30 minutes (maybe not true HIIT in all cases, but in the ballpark).4
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Agreed. Too much. Too soon. Go with the home gym. Always open, never crowded.1
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Perhaps some sessions with a personal trainer would help you define some goals and/or set some more specific things to work on and improve. Classes are great, but by their nature tend to be a bit "cookie cutter." Maybe a shift in focus for awhile will help reset your motivation. I know I've been going through something similar myself here lately, but for me, trying classes is something different, so that's what I'm actually going with
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Thanks everyone.
I did go body pump last night but mainly because my daughter was team teaching as part of her training. I got through it better than Saturday but couple of members been over to me see if I was ok one said I'd lost my sparkle so there must be obvious change in my demeanour. I'm not in rest of week now.0 -
You need goals, specific goals to work towards. "Getting fit" is not specific enough. When you specify a goal you'll be able to set milestones towards it. Motivation is fickle, so you need structure and something to work towards when you're not motivated. Sporadically doing hundreds of classes lacks structure. After you decide your goals, narrow them down to the most important ones so you don't spread yourself thin, then decide which classes/activities will help you achieve them and do that.1
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To be honest I'm struggling think of a goal other than losing weight and getting fitter which is probably where I'm going wrong 😣. I've got no real focus. That and too many classes.1
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Sounds like you are getting tired of the same old classes/routines. Might want to re-evaluate or make new/more specific goals to achieve. Look into programs. Try out some new exercises & find things you enjoy0
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How long have you been on the hrt? When did you notice your change in attitude in relation to when you started hrt?0
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Thanks.
I walk everyday as I've got a dog so always do over 10k steps.
Feel as though I've hit a wall really. Not noticed any progress or changes for a while. I've still got weight to lose plus I want to be fitter. I'm just not sure if the classes will deliver the results I'm looking for and maybe that's why I'm fed up of going. Also I'm 52 and just started hrt.
How’s your food logging? Do you use a food scale to weigh all solid and semi solids? How long has it been since you lost weight? A calorie deficit is all you need for weight loss, but for fitness, you just need to find something that you enjoy to do. I do agree with those who mentioned that you’ve hit a wall due to overtraining.0 -
Been on hrt exactly 17 days and don't think it will be much longer feel dreadful on them had severe stomach cramps and backache all day and certainly don't feel myself which isn't helping.
Not done any cycling and hardly any running.
I've lost 2lbs this week with IF.0 -
Been on hrt exactly 17 days and don't think it will be much longer feel dreadful on them had severe stomach cramps and backache all day and certainly don't feel myself which isn't helping.
Not done any cycling and hardly any running.
I've lost 2lbs this week with IF.
You lost 2lb with a calorie deficit, IF is just an eating pattern3 -
It seems to be working better for me.0
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TavistockToad wrote: »Been on hrt exactly 17 days and don't think it will be much longer feel dreadful on them had severe stomach cramps and backache all day and certainly don't feel myself which isn't helping.
Not done any cycling and hardly any running.
I've lost 2lbs this week with IF.
You lost 2lb with a calorie deficit, IF is just an eating pattern
This, exactly. Any diet is driven by calorie deficit. It’s an eating pattern that is suited to you, and that’s fine. Many do IF.
You mention not having any progress/changes, yet you did lose 2lb this week. That is progress! Slow down on the exercise and you’ll start making progress. Too much exercise can raise cortisol levels... stress.
If your HRT isn’t making you feel good, talk to you doctor. There may be an alternative. I hope you feel better soon.0 -
Joined gym in Jan. Loved it. Started building classes made friends etc. Ended up doing 12 classes a week including body pump, crossfit, yoga, Pilates, boxercise etc. I've lost 21 inches and 10lb. Recently I've started getting really fed up and can't be bothered go I've got no idea why. I'm just not getting same buzz.
I have got home gym, dvds and thinking about getting beach body on demand. I've also started IF.
Don't know what to do.
Probably burn out....12 classes per week is a lot...beyond that, IDK...I'm not really a "classes" kind of guy. I enjoy getting out on my bike, hiking, rock climbing, etc.0
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