How quick does fitness go if you stop exercising?

Microfiber
Microfiber Posts: 956 Member
edited January 10 in Fitness and Exercise
Sorry (in advance) if this question has been asked. I don't know what word to put in the search field to check. Thanks.

How soon does fitness go if one stops exercising? Days? Weeks? When? I used to workout a lot but stopped for about 4 months, I've restarted again, but boy, what I used to do before which was easy is now tough lol

I know 4 months is a long time so don't focus on that. Just how soon does it begin to go?

Thank you. :smile:

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  • bathsheba_c
    bathsheba_c Posts: 1,870 Member
    I don't know how subjective this is, but I find that I start losing flexibility after a week and strength after about two weeks.
  • Microfiber
    Microfiber Posts: 956 Member
    I don't know how subjective this is, but I find that I start losing flexibility after a week and strength after about two weeks.

    Wow!! That quickly :noway:
  • martinh78
    martinh78 Posts: 601
    cardio 1-4 weeks, strength 4-12 weeks
  • cpudoc64
    cpudoc64 Posts: 135
    Not what sure what you mean by "go"?

    If you mean lose your gains if you are talking muscle gain or add weight (fat) if you stopped your diet and exercise program then I guess the answer would be "it depends".

    It depends on how far along you were when you stopped, what you stopped for (injury?) and what your body was like in the past. If you are new to fitness (or even not) it will still take months to get back to where you are. Remember, its a lifestyle choice and change. Hope this helps. Your body remembers, so just get back on track and you'll be back to where you want to be in no time.
  • bathsheba_c
    bathsheba_c Posts: 1,870 Member
    I don't know how subjective this is, but I find that I start losing flexibility after a week and strength after about two weeks.

    Wow!! That quickly :noway:

    If it makes you feel better, it returns really quickly. Certainly much faster than it was originally gained.
  • Microfiber
    Microfiber Posts: 956 Member

    If it makes you feel better, it returns really quickly. Certainly much faster than it was originally gained.

    That does make me feel better :laugh: :laugh: Thank you :flowerforyou:
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