question about fatigue.

[AlCzervik]

Ok, i bought a treadmill about 2 weeks ago and i've been using it 5 days a week for an hour or 3 miles, whichever comes first and i notice that I'm actually more tired now then before i started using it. Is is possible that I'm just so out of shape that my body is just adjusting and eventually my fatigue will wane? I take a multi vitamin everyday and usually have a banana about 45 mins before i get on it. I'm thinking maybe I'm not getting enough protein as well. I know it's only been 2 weeks and I'm trying really hard not get demotivated by the fatigue. Any input would be appreciated-please and thank you.

[LastKnight]

1. any high protien meal/suppliment about 45 min-1 hr before

working out will greatly up your energy.

instead of going either time or distance on your workout, i would choose a set distance, or time... let one or the other be the constant, dont let yourself do 'or's its a good way to make seeing your progress more confusing.

you say youre more tired. but maybe youre just completeing your run faster, or going further in the hour. its really hard to judge with the info youve given.

heres what i would do, pick a brisk pace, not outright sprinting, but not too slow either. run as long as you can at that pace. dont mind the distance, and for now, dont mind the time. just go until you feel like youre gonna fall over. when you do reach that point. NOW look at your time or distance, choose one. i would choose time, personally.

try running that same speed for that same time (or distance) every other day, gives your body a chance to rebuild after the muscle fatigue. that way you will build up, and it will be easier to run. if you exercise a muscle too much before its ready it can harm your workout, and that may be your problem.

[MemphisTiger]

2. Starting cardio after a long layoff is very difficult

it takes time for your body to recuperate. I would agree with LastKnight about a quality whey protein shake about 1 hour prior to cardio. Give yourself sometime and be patient, you'll see results if your diet is in check. Good luck.

[MissMillie]

3. protein!

And B-12. I use sublingual B-12. You might want to check your iron levels too.

[AlCzervik]

4. ok, thanks all

I'm going to try and have some egg beaters before i hit the treadmill, according to the package they have a lot of protein with no fat or cholesterol so I'm going to try and have 1 cup which is 24 grams of protein and see how that works.