Keto diet, energy and exercise

bronchan
bronchan Posts: 5 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi All

I’ve been on keto for a week now , my fatigue seems to be over however just working out really is tiresome.

For example , doing the elliptical at a low pace has my leg muscles burning.

I’m wondering if this will ever pass and I’d like to get back to my more physical work outs.

Any tips or suggestions or even advice will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

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  • forma2017
    forma2017 Posts: 8 Member
    Are you making sure to supplement with adequate electrolytes?
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,420 MFP Moderator
    You probably have some electrolyte issues, but there are a lot of people who see significant decreases with performance with exercise on keto since you don't have as much glycogen stored. It's also possible you will since an improvement once fat adapted. It may not be as good as when you were eating carba though.
  • bronchan
    bronchan Posts: 5 Member
    Thankyou for your responses.
    It might be electrolytes, I’ll give that a go to see if it helps. Thanks everyone. ☺️☺️☺️
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    edited May 2018
    bronchan wrote: »
    Thankyou for your responses.
    It might be electrolytes, I’ll give that a go to see if it helps. Thanks everyone. ☺️☺️☺️
    If you don't have a preference, most super markets sell this:
    https://www.picklepower.com/the-product/ingredients/
    In either the energy drink/soda dept or with the lemon juice. Does the trick when electrolytes are wonky.

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