always tired

marzzii
marzzii Posts: 1
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I find that I am always tired when I am exercising, like I am not increasing my stamina at all. I exercise almost 6 days a week, usually in the early mornings. I have recently quit smoking as well. Maybe I'm not eating the right foods to promote the right amount of energy when I work out, but I would really like to figure this out because I want to enjoy exercising not end up exhausted every time. My routine is 30 mins of moderate - intense cardio and then 30 mins of toning/weight lifting.

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  • nickhuffman74
    nickhuffman74 Posts: 198 Member
    Sounds like maybe you are doing too much. 6 days of weight lifting is not a good idea and I run a lot of miles a week and dont run 6 days a week. You might try cutting you weight training back to 3 days a week and group major muscle groups (Chest&Back, Shoulders&Arms, Legs&Back) Run on days your not lifting, and try eating some carbs in the morning or train at night.
  • RenewedRunner
    RenewedRunner Posts: 423 Member
    How much are you sleeping? What are you eating?
  • elishazf
    elishazf Posts: 332 Member
    I used to have the same problem then I started doing tougher work outs every other day so one day I'd just go on the elliptical for 30 minutes as a light workout then the next day I'd do the elliptical for 30 minutes and do some weight lifting then the next do only the elliptical for 30 minutes etc.. Try eating some vegetables and fruits. Those really helped me
  • pbl1966
    pbl1966 Posts: 207 Member
    You may want to have your iron levels checked. Low iron can will cause fatigue is fairly common for women.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    Sounds like:

    a) you're overdoing things (should be lifting on alternate days or at least working different parts of your body)
    b) you probably need to eat more crabs (just a guess as your diary is private)
  • alpine1994
    alpine1994 Posts: 1,915 Member
    Maybe try to switch up the timing and see if it helps?

    I tried working out in the early morning before work and I'm just too exhausted to get a good quality workout. Personally, I'm much better off working out as soon as I get home from work, and make sure to have a good snack with a mix of carbs and protein in the afternoon (usually greek yogurt and berries).
  • Valerie36rene
    Valerie36rene Posts: 1
    How long since you quit smoking? That could be a big part of it. I felt tired for several months when I quit.
  • taylor5877
    taylor5877 Posts: 1,792 Member
    how much are you eating, and how much water are you drinking...
  • taylor5877
    taylor5877 Posts: 1,792 Member
    b) you probably need to eat more crabs (just a guess as your diary is private)

    ironically, may actually help an iron problem.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    b) you probably need to eat more crabs (just a guess as your diary is private)

    ironically, may actually help an iron problem.

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Monday typing strikes again! (but I do like seafood, maybe it was a Freudian slip)
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