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Body doesn't want to move

CarolAmanda
CarolAmanda Posts: 84 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I've struggled in my workouts the past several days. It's like my body doesn't want to move, in a different way than just being tired. When I try to run, my legs feel heavy, achy, etc. Almost sore, but not really the same feeling.

Anyone experience this before?

Carol

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  • mountainmare
    mountainmare Posts: 294 Member
    I did after two months of working hard, and then the heat came.
    I took two days off, really watched what I ate and drank tons of water. Now I'm back to normal, but with the heat I am definately taking a real rest day each week. Before my "rest days" were a shorter walk, nice bike ride, etc. Now its just stretching (I'm in my 60s and I have to stretch) and tai chi...and then rest.
  • bettertracie
    bettertracie Posts: 196 Member
    Yes I know my body goes through phases where literally I will want to run, but it seems like I can't pick my feet up and then I usually end up hurting myself... If you can, just try switching up to a different cardio activity for this week??
  • Azuleelan
    Azuleelan Posts: 218
    To my understanding that's called exhaustion. Rest for a couple days, sleep more and eat better.
  • CarolAmanda
    CarolAmanda Posts: 84 Member
    Thanks, everyone. I started incorporating more protein yesterday and maybe that will help. I just started a 2 week bootcamp at my gym, so rest day is a few days away. Bad timing.

    Carol
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