going backwards

reederx5
reederx5 Posts: 76 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I have been working out for about 3 weeks or so. I have recently tried to incorporate a little jogging. I was strictly doing the elliptical and stationary bike at the gym. I was able to run about 8 minutes on the treadmill and about 3 minutes at the local school track. For the last two days I can barely run 2 minutes on treadmill and 1 minute outside. Not sure what has happened but I feel like I am going backwards. Any thoughts?

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  • thoess
    thoess Posts: 16
    Rest is very important - you can over-exercise (depending on your level of fitness) - and actually go backwards


    And age is very important too -the older you are, the more rest that you need
    I used to be able to work out every day, when I was younger - but when I got into my 40's, working out every day just ending up tiring me out! I need to use breaks / rests properly
  • lilpoindexter
    lilpoindexter Posts: 1,122 Member
    Try moderate walking if you feel too tired to run. Sometimes I don't feel like going to the gym, I feel weak when I lift weights, and I push less metal than the previous week, but I still do what I can...things will improve.
    HOWEVER if you are sore and in pain, take it easy until you feel better.

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