is anyone else struggling with low energy levels for cardio these days? - Page 3

Messe · 03-30-20, 09:26 AM

I have no trouble motivating myself to do my strength workouts, but I'm really having to push myself to do any sort of cardio. I've been trying to walk outdoors every day, but I live at the top of a hill in a small condo subdivision, and there's a limit to how many times I want to walk down, down, down the hill and then back up, up, up on the same three short streets.

leigh1673 · 03-30-20, 09:29 AM

Yep same here, I'm sticking mostly to walking (outside - dog walks) and Jessica Smith. Occasionally Leslie S., but I'm finding her over-enthusiasm in some (many) of her workouts a bit hard to take right now.

I'm finding my Ellen Barrett and Barre3 workouts a nice pace these days as well... workouts that encourage breathing, good posture, positivity and gentle movement. The thought of doing HIIT and crazy Beachbody-esque workouts now is so incredibly unappealing now.

kittybug · 03-30-20, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by summer breeze

I was doing ok with energy by walking every day but the crappy weather the past few days took care of that. I've also been having very strange dreams and I wake up feeling very anxious like something very ominous is going to happen. It usually dissipates after I'm up for awhile but it's all very unsettling.

I keep having this ominous horrible feeling too...had it all day this past Saturday and it felt sort of unbearable. I cleaned much of the day, trying to distract myself, but that ominous feeling wouldn't leave. I finally managed to doze off for a bit while watching something ridiculous on MeTV and that helped 'reset' my frame of mind, at least for a little while.

Hang in there everyone...

wishiwasinhawaii · 03-30-20, 11:07 AM

I've been having this issue too. I've been doing short 15 minute workouts the past couple of weeks just so I'm doing something other than sitting around fretting about things I can't control. I alternate cardio and strength daily. That's all I can do for now. Hang in there!

Vintage VFer · 03-30-20, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by sherry7899

... My attention span is lousy...

Me, too! No energy and terrible attention span. I have some fun hobbies I enjoy and I should be taking this extra time to work on them. I'm only good for about 15 minutes at best.

I'm still doing my workouts. I can't slack due to bone loss issues. The motivation is so low though...

My appetite is off, too. Some folks are stress eaters, I'm a stress non-eater. I have to make meals for my DH whio is busy clearing all the weeds to prepare for wildfire season. (Another potential disaster!)

Mickey12 · 03-30-20, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kittybug

I keep having this ominous horrible feeling too...had it all day this past Saturday and it felt sort of unbearable. I cleaned much of the day, trying to distract myself, but that ominous feeling wouldn't leave. I finally managed to doze off for a bit while watching something ridiculous on MeTV and that helped 'reset' my frame of mind, at least for a little while.

Hang in there everyone...

I know that ominous horrible feeling too. Just when I think I'm handling things ok, the fear and hopelessness comes on. One of my friends was having a really hard time last week with that feeling as well. I don't know if it helps very much, but know you're not the only one who feels that way. I'm glad you were able to do something constructive to try to distract yourself.

Sending positive vibes and hugs to everyone.

Kim

lselbach · 04-01-20, 01:20 PM

Aside from lifting heavy (in hopes that some of the extra calories go to building muscle!), I am using Jenny Fords Step Across America. It doesn’t tax my brain, and it made me feel like I was outside

sherry7899 · 04-01-20, 01:24 PM

After taking a rest day yesterday, I was able to complete my hour of dance cardio this morning. It was a bit of a struggle,but it felt so good to do my usual workout! I hope I can do it again tomorrow.

BunnyHop · 04-01-20, 02:21 PM

I had to laugh at myself the other morning when I went out for a walk. I'd started up the Instant Pot to get some red beans going, and when I was out for my walk, my pace was noticeably faster than usual. I'm almost always the one everybody passes by.

Somehow I just can't stand leaving an appliance unattended when I'm out of the house, so I dashed through my walk to get back faster.

On the plus side, I've been walking for a pretty good while now, and have noticed some real improvements in my stamina. What a relief.

Anny · 04-01-20, 04:23 PM

If anyone is looking for light cardio, Leslie Sansone has an April walking challenge - just two miles a day for each day of April.

There is also a series of three new walks available on her Walking App:
Walk, Run, Lift. Interval walks with use of a resistance band for strength training. There is a clip on her YouTube channel if anyone is interested!

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03-30-20, 09:26 AM
Messe Join Date: Nov 2001	I have no trouble motivating myself to do my strength workouts, but I'm really having to push myself to do any sort of cardio. I've been trying to walk outdoors every day, but I live at the top of a hill in a small condo subdivision, and there's a limit to how many times I want to walk down, down, down the hill and then back up, up, up on the same three short streets. __________________ Martha You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. — Maya Angelou

03-30-20, 09:29 AM
leigh1673 Join Date: Aug 2003	Yep same here, I'm sticking mostly to walking (outside - dog walks) and Jessica Smith. Occasionally Leslie S., but I'm finding her over-enthusiasm in some (many) of her workouts a bit hard to take right now. I'm finding my Ellen Barrett and Barre3 workouts a nice pace these days as well... workouts that encourage breathing, good posture, positivity and gentle movement. The thought of doing HIIT and crazy Beachbody-esque workouts now is so incredibly unappealing now.

03-30-20, 11:07 AM
wishiwasinhawaii Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NJ	I've been having this issue too. I've been doing short 15 minute workouts the past couple of weeks just so I'm doing something other than sitting around fretting about things I can't control. I alternate cardio and strength daily. That's all I can do for now. Hang in there! __________________ Current rotation: Jessica Smith, Your Best Year Yet

04-01-20, 01:20 PM
lselbach VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sierra Foothills, CA	Aside from lifting heavy (in hopes that some of the extra calories go to building muscle!), I am using Jenny Fords Step Across America. It doesn’t tax my brain, and it made me feel like I was outside __________________ Lori

04-01-20, 01:24 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	After taking a rest day yesterday, I was able to complete my hour of dance cardio this morning. It was a bit of a struggle,but it felt so good to do my usual workout! I hope I can do it again tomorrow. __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

04-01-20, 02:21 PM
BunnyHop Join Date: Nov 2008	I had to laugh at myself the other morning when I went out for a walk. I'd started up the Instant Pot to get some red beans going, and when I was out for my walk, my pace was noticeably faster than usual. I'm almost always the one everybody passes by. Somehow I just can't stand leaving an appliance unattended when I'm out of the house, so I dashed through my walk to get back faster. On the plus side, I've been walking for a pretty good while now, and have noticed some real improvements in my stamina. What a relief. __________________ Anna

04-01-20, 04:23 PM
Anny Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Australia	If anyone is looking for light cardio, Leslie Sansone has an April walking challenge - just two miles a day for each day of April. There is also a series of three new walks available on her Walking App: Walk, Run, Lift. Interval walks with use of a resistance band for strength training. There is a clip on her YouTube channel if anyone is interested! __________________ Anny