Why do my legs tire so quickly?

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tabathavm
tabathavm Posts: 99 Member
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It seems my legs give out way before the rest of my body does. Esp doing things like jumping jacks, jumprope, squats,,,etc

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  • astrampe
    astrampe Posts: 2,169 Member
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    Because you are not yet fit and have the strengh and endurance that will come if you keep on working it....:flowerforyou:
  • supermodelchic
    supermodelchic Posts: 550 Member
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    Once you become stronger , your legs will too, that said my sister use to complain about her legs, feeling weird/tired, I told her to get her Thyroid checked, that can be a symtom, and yes her Thyroid was out of wack and she needed meds for it..
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,529 Member
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    They aren't conditioned or you're not fit enough yet. But stay consistent and it will happen.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
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    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • peggysue218
    peggysue218 Posts: 126 Member
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    OMG... I can do the elliptical for an hour but after 25 jumping jacks my calves are burning. Must just be different muscles at work. It'll get easier.
  • agrant85
    agrant85 Posts: 92 Member
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    I'm with ya, friend....same way :)
  • coe28
    coe28 Posts: 715 Member
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    OMG... I can do the elliptical for an hour but after 25 jumping jacks my calves are burning. Must just be different muscles at work. It'll get easier.

    Same here, I do the elliptical all the time, but after 3 hours of climbing up and down a ladder this weekend my thighs are sore as hell. It's all in which muscles you're using and how conditioned they are.
  • conniemaxwell5
    conniemaxwell5 Posts: 943 Member
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    My legs want to give out quickly during a workout even after exercising regularly for several months (3-4 times a week at first then 5 days a week for the past 4 weeks). I've found that if I warm up slowly for about 5 minutes, then go to a higher level of workout and just press through the initial fatigue, my legs recover and I can complete the workout. Usually they recover by 5-10 minutes into the more intense workout. If I'm doing cardio, I walk for the first 5 minutes before I try to jog / run. If I'm doing strenght training, I warm up on the treadmill for 5 minutes before trying to lift anything with my legs. Same goes for jumping jacks or whatever - walk or ride a stationary bike for 5 minutes to warm up. If the fatigue is still there, you might want to consult a trainer to see if they can help you build strength and enduance. Seeing a doctor isn't a bad idea either if it continues.
  • eddierichardson73
    eddierichardson73 Posts: 41 Member
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    I started walking 3 weeks ago. Had to start liesurely and am now up to walking about as fast as I can. But I had same problem at first . But be faithfully in your exercise and you will see improvement each day.Good luck!
  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
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    I recommend finding someplace you can climb stairs - lots of them! Start slowly and add a few flight each week. You'll see big improvements in both your cardio capacity and your leg muscles' endurance.

    I climb about 100 flights a day. It about killed me when I started, but now I have no problem! :smile:
  • sally_jeffswife
    sally_jeffswife Posts: 766 Member
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    could be lack of protein if you up your protein by a huge deal your muscles don't hurt as much. Some of it may be just they are getting more developed too once they get super developed they won't hurt so bad.

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