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Posted 2/26/2015 1:05 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all,
On Monday I got a bike to start riding around my neighborhood and by the beach as my form of exercise. Granted, I haven't exercised in forever and probably pushed it to hard, but today when I got back from a 3 mile ride, I felt dizzy shaky and weak which then propelled my anxiety.
Does anyone else get this?
Posted 2/26/2015 1:48 AM (GMT 0)
Mama, too much too soon, move into any kind of exercise with moderation, you will know when to step
up to the next level, and the answer is yes, i just started to walk again after a one year battle with a
sickness and treatment, one year ago i could walk two miles at a fast pace, now one half mile lays me
out, and i dont do it every day, i walk one day and do other activity for two days, i can tell i am getting
stronger, but i will stay at this level for a month, then i will evaluate my progress and potential, Peace

Larry ***
Posted 2/26/2015 2:02 AM (GMT 0)
Yep, as Larry said, too much too fast. Although Great job on the bike ride, maybe start off with just a mile.
Posted 2/26/2015 2:16 AM (GMT 0)
I was in the best shape of my life last year around this time. Then BAM, slammed with a bout of anxiety. I am still in recovery and one of the last obstacles I have left is exercise. I go to a deep stretch yin yoga class and a toddler yoga class once a week, but have not done any other exercise because of the shortness of breath feeling. Feels way too much like panic.

I do think I will get back to where I was though. It is just taking aooooo long.
Posted 2/26/2015 2:26 AM (GMT 0)
Mom, thats the one that gets me, not enough air out there. lol keep on keepin on, Peace

Larry ***
Posted 2/26/2015 2:32 AM (GMT 0)
Keep on keepin on, I love that statement!!

Exercise is my last battle as well! I started a fitness routine back when it was WARM out and thought I was "getting somewhere" but then I had to discontinue because of the bitter cold weather outside.

My best advice is start slow. Push yourself when you start feeling stronger. For me, I walked 15 minutes to start and within 2 months I was jogging for a good 30 minutes including a short sprint for the last stretch.

Now I have to start all over again, but I will!!! Soon I hope!! Just need to find a gym I'm not "afraid" of!! :/.

You got this Blu's Mama!!
Posted 2/26/2015 3:51 AM (GMT 0)
What everyone else said! You got this!
Posted 2/26/2015 4:15 AM (GMT 0)
Agreed! I probably pushed it too hard and then got freaked out from the fatigue. Thanks for all your suggestions, I'm definitely going to work my way up as opposed to jumping all in :).
Posted 2/26/2015 11:34 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Blu

Great to hear you are doing some exercise as this will really help with your anxiety and mood.

Yes it sounds like you did to much you need to gradually build things up over a couple of weeks and as your fitness gets better you will be able to do more and will have less anxiety as a result.

Hibee
Posted 2/26/2015 4:29 PM (GMT 0)
Dont let anxiety set you back! Easier said than done I know. Last fall I was walking 4 miles a day. Now I have trouble walking up my stairs without getting anxiety and a pounding heart. Whats that old Nike saying? Just do it! Last night I picked up the dumbells and went at it. Only 5lb dumbells, might call me a wussy, but I did it! And im not gonna stop. Soon as this cold snap goes away im walking again too. I gotta set a good example for myself ;) You can do it! Keep it up!
Posted 2/26/2015 5:18 PM (GMT 0)
Count me in, I have a lot of trouble exercising. I cannot walk very far without getting winded and getting that fast heartbeat which scares me and feels too much like anxiety.

I agree with everyone else, start out slow and take your time. Let your body build up at a slower pace.

Gosh, I need to follow my own advice and get started too….
Posted 2/26/2015 5:27 PM (GMT 0)
One step at a time! I would probably have aches and pains all over after a 3 mile ride!
Posted 2/26/2015 6:55 PM (GMT 0)
That's the reason I quit playing basketball, now I don't do nothing. I walk sometimes when I feel alright.
Posted 2/26/2015 7:19 PM (GMT 0)
Yes I suddenly developed exercise anxiety in September 2014. Frustrating! Listen to your body's natural signals of "STOP" such as feeling faint. I did a small workout the other day and didn't get as far as I planned because I was just too tired.

It's not a failure, you just have to take baby steps at first. Rome wasn't built in a day as they say ;)
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