Energy and Exercise
 

Hey guys

So i just started a new workout routine and I know a lot of people say that they get more energy if they work out. Honestly, i havent had that happen to me, if anything i think i feel the need to sleep more than i did before i started working out which is really lame.

Does anyone else have this happen to them?

My workout routine is 30 min on the elliptical 4 times a week doing alternating legs and arms and the yoga booty ballet DVD 3 times a week.

Yes! I started a new workout routine this week by way of a new DVD -- 20 minutes of cardio + 20 minutes of strength training + warm-up and cool-down. It's twice as long and more difficult than my previous video (which was actually quite wimpy). I've worked out three times this week so far, and at this point I'm completely pooped. Clearly I'm not used to this workout because I have sore muscles in places I didn't know I had muscles, but I was also wondering if it's normal to be this tired at the onset of a new exercise regime.

I had also noticed that with the first week or two of using my XMas gift of an elliptical machine... but I've been using it every day since the day I got it (Dec 27th) and now I find I get a real burst of energy. Maybe it just takes some getting used to?

Yes when I started my workouts in the beginning of this month I was tired for the first week in a half...but now 3 weeks into it..I have so much energy, which is good because I go to work at 6:00am and I feel like its 10:00am!!

Energy
 

Definately when you first start you feel blah! I know I totally did! I didn't have the energy like everyone was saying. Now, 2 months doing it straight I get big bursts of energy and doing exercise feels great! I think it just takes time for your body to recognize and work that it's good stuff happening!

when I first started excersising I was tired a lot but now I have more energy than I have ever had!

I don't necessarily feel tired -- nor do I have oodles of energy. I find that I am quite sore. I don't believe I'm over doing it. I just think it's my muscles whining that I'm actually using them for a change!

I have more energy for sure - only after 2 weeks of exercising every day but 1! I fall asleep much easier and wake up feeling refreshed - which is amazing in and of itself since I'm still up feeding a baby at least 2 times a night!!! I'm very happy with this result! It is addictive.

Make sure you're getting enough protein throughout the day. It will help your muscles recover. Plus, a lot of people (me included!) get very sleepy if they're eating too many carbs. Try having a protein-based snack within one hour of your workout -- cottage cheese, protein shake, etc. Maybe that will help. :)

I haven't been able to get up early enough to do my exercises in the morning, so I shifted to doing them after work---first few nights I woke up with sore muscles, but I also notice I had a better sleep (would be even more restful if the alarm clock didn't go off :) )

Yeah, I have a love/hate relationship with my alarm clock, too.

Ok good- that makes me feel a LOT better because i was a little bit worried. i'll keep with it and i cant wait until the tireds go away!

I have been exercising nearly every day for two weeks now, and I am still struggling with low energy. I am finding out that I can walk faster and for longer distances now, I have even ran a few times which is a big thing for me. I know the energy will come eventually, but waiting for it stinks!