SO UNFIT!!!

lookitscaitlin
lookitscaitlin Posts: 157
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I went running today for the first time, because I usually go to the gym.. and I realised how unfit I am!! lol how can i get fit without feeling like I'm having a heart attack! lol

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  • lgammy
    lgammy Posts: 33 Member
    You will get there! The only thing is to keep building up your endurance and strength. It hurts at first but keep in mind that you are doing it because you do not want to get so out of breath and heart pumping when you are running. I am still working on the same myself but even after a few weeks I am in so much better shape and can do exercise without feeling like the whole word is thumping and crashing around me ;)
  • lookitscaitlin
    lookitscaitlin Posts: 157
    You will get there! The only thing is to keep building up your endurance and strength. It hurts at first but keep in mind that you are doing it because you do not want to get so out of breath and heart pumping when you are running. I am still working on the same myself but even after a few weeks I am in so much better shape and can do exercise without feeling like the whole word is thumping and crashing around me ;)

    so just keep going then? :) I guess theres no other way :P only to get through the tough bits first.
  • cofakid
    cofakid Posts: 213 Member
    well ive only just started exercising a month ago but i think thats pretty much all there is to it. Keep going and eventually it wont be as hard for you. I certainly have found things getting easier :)
  • Amberetta82
    Amberetta82 Posts: 153 Member
    Start small and work your way up. Throw in some more cardio.
  • mamamc03
    mamamc03 Posts: 1,067 Member
    When I do 5k, I walk until I am ready to run, then I run until I can't run any more. Then I repeat. I have been able to up the length and frequency of my running. I am up to a block! ;) best wishes!
  • heybales
    heybales Posts: 18,842 Member
    Intervals. Walking and jogging intervals.

    If still at the gym, see if they have a treadmill that has an interval option.
    Or see if you watch does.

    Set a walk pace, then set a decent jogging pace.

    Notice the results of this study. And this was for already active people, they saw an improvement for endurance.
    http://www.exrx.net/ExInfo/HIIT.html

    And then there is this multi-week program to to get 20 min steady jogging. I've adjusted the weeks to weight ranges instead, with the end point being close to desired weight I feel is safe for the joints.
    http://www.exrx.net/Aerobic/JogWalkProgram.html
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