Feeling really exhausted after the gym

Undercover Brother

Hey everyone

I'm a fairly regular gymgoer, around 4 times a week usually, nothing special though, just enough to keep me in shape and ticking over as they say. On Wednesday night I did a leg session, heavy enough for me, although it didn't last any longer than 45 minutes. Since then I've been completely exhausted, bad doms in my legs which I expected but on top of that just really physically done in, couldn't concentrate at work, I usually do a fun run Saturday mornings, that went out the window. I actually feel hungover this morning although I haven't had a drink since last Saturday night. I was tip top going into the gym on Wednesday.

Anyone else ever experienced anything like this? I know it's nothing serious or long term, but its really annoying.

dahat

Maybe you just need a break for a few days?

How has your nutrition been?

Jev/N

When was your previous leg session?

Undercover Brother

My nutrition's reasonable enough in general. It was actually really good all this week (or better than normal anyway) so it's not that. Until last night when I just couldn't be bothered cooking and got a takeaway. On a side note, anyone noticed the price of takeaways these days? I got a chicken fillet burger and chips from a side street place, over £7! Some of these chippy's have ideas above their station.

Up until Wednesday night I'd been having a really good couple of weeks, eating properly for the most part, gymming running, just 4 pints last Saturday so no hangovers etc. Then Wednesday just completely through me off. I think I'll just relax today again then hopefully back in the gym tomorrow.

Undercover Brother

Jev/N wrote: »

When was your previous leg session?

Previous leg session the Friday before

thegreatiam

Undercover Brother wrote: »

Up until Wednesday night I'd been having a really good couple of weeks, eating properly for the most part, gymming running, just 4 pints last Saturday so no hangovers etc. Then Wednesday just completely through me off. I think I'll just relax today again then hopefully back in the gym tomorrow.

Pints arent going to help in any way, but I dont think thats the cause, unless you were out late and it threw your sleep off.

Id suggest its diet and training leading up to it. When you say gymming running what do you mean? gymming and running? Runing before a leg day may be why it was so tiring.
Take the extra rest, eat 100% correctly and sleep a lot.
Go back and repeat leg day

RidleyRider

I started to suffer with doms after I changed my leg programme. This week, I added in lunges with a barbell w/40kg. I feel crippled for 3 days after before I train legs again.

At least you know you bust your ass:pac:

Undercover Brother

thegreatiam wrote: »

Pints arent going to help in any way, but I dont think thats the cause, unless you were out late and it threw your sleep off.

Id suggest its diet and training leading up to it. When you say gymming running what do you mean? gymming and running? Runing before a leg day may be why it was so tiring.
Take the extra rest, eat 100% correctly and sleep a lot.
Go back and repeat leg day

I know its not a big deal, a break will do me good anyway. No it def wasn't the pints. Going into the gym on Wednesday night I felt like Usain Bolt. A couple of hours later I felt like crap and have done since. I was just wondering if anyone had experienced anything similar from one session. I'll get over it. Thanks for all the comments!

Undercover Brother

Undercover Brother wrote: »

I know its not a big deal, a break will do me good anyway. No it def wasn't the pints. Going into the gym on Wednesday night I felt like Usain Bolt. A couple of hours later I felt like crap and have done since. I was just wondering if anyone had experienced anything similar from one session. I'll get over it. Thanks for all the comments!

Normally tho I'd be back in the gym Thursday and Friday nights. I haven't been able to this time. That's why I'm annoyed. Well not just that, I've been completely off form since in general

username123

You might just be fighting something off and your system is a bit knackered as a result. It happens from time to time and may be totally unconnected to your exercise regime.

I felt just like that one day last year and actually dragged myself through a run feeling awful, and next day discovered Id a bladder infection.

Undercover Brother

username123 wrote: »

You might just be fighting something off and your system is a bit knackered as a result. It happens from time to time and may be totally unconnected to your exercise regime.

I felt just like that one day last year and actually dragged myself through a run feeling awful, and next day discovered Id a bladder infection.

I thought it could be something like this. Its possible. It could just be one of those things that will never be explained. It was actually really hot and humid here the last few days (London). Maybe that had something to do with it. I don't really feel sick though, just tired and an aching body. Slightly more short tempered than usual lol. Anyway, it'll pass

username123

Undercover Brother wrote: »

I thought it could be something like this. Its possible. It could just be one of those things that will never be explained. It was actually really hot and humid here the last few days (London). Maybe that had something to do with it. I don't really feel sick though, just tired and an aching body. Slightly more short tempered than usual lol. Anyway, it'll pass

Listen to your body, look after yourself, get some extra rest, drink plenty of fluids, keep your diet clean and if you still feel the same way mid next week go talk to your doc. Chances are whatever it is will have either developed or passed within a week. But sometimes we just get a bit under the weather - its a fact of the human condition.

Jev/N

Undercover Brother wrote: »

Previous leg session the Friday before

Ah ok. If it was more than a week or so, I would have said that might have been the issue. I've always found legs to be the toughest and really feel it when there's been a gap between the last session

It's no harm taking a week+ off now and again. Longer rest periods are important too

Undercover Brother

Update! I'm feeling a lot better now, more energy, not as sore. Must have just been an anomaly the last couple of days. Prob get back into it tomorrow.

Zombienosh

If your sleep and diet isn't 100% it will take longer to recover. you said your diet is good but who knows what your definition of good is. Make sure you try to get all the vitamins/minerals your body needs.

Burkatron

Undercover Brother wrote: »

Update! I'm feeling a lot better now, more energy, not as sore. Must have just been an anomaly the last couple of days. Prob get back into it tomorrow.

You worked hard/been working hard relative to your ability & started to burn out. You then took a break & you feel better, no voodoo there! You need to deload/take a break every so often or this will happen!

dellyshoyle

sounds to me like you have a cold , this combined with a tough workout can make you feel lethargic no doubt!

rest up, stretch well and drink lots of water!

1014

Can anyone tell me if the traveller living in Dromard a problem?

maguic24

Undercover Brother wrote: »

Hey everyone

I'm a fairly regular gymgoer, around 4 times a week usually, nothing special though, just enough to keep me in shape and ticking over as they say. On Wednesday night I did a leg session, heavy enough for me, although it didn't last any longer than 45 minutes. Since then I've been completely exhausted, bad doms in my legs which I expected but on top of that just really physically done in, couldn't concentrate at work, I usually do a fun run Saturday mornings, that went out the window. I actually feel hungover this morning although I haven't had a drink since last Saturday night. I was tip top going into the gym on Wednesday.

Anyone else ever experienced anything like this? I know it's nothing serious or long term, but its really annoying.

I hear ya! I did a leg session yesterday and I was so tired after it. I can't sit down today, my ass hurts like hell....

I think you just need to take a break, recharge your batteries!!

COH

1014 wrote: »

Can anyone tell me if the traveller living in Dromard a problem?

Has he been sleeping 8 hours a night? How is his diet? Does he even lift!?!

imnothim

so many smart reply's ........ cant chooose one ......... its almost too easy ........ aaaaaarrrrrrrrgggghhhhhhhh

Wailin

Started working out about 4 wks ago and had a very similar experience to what you explained in your post. Felt grand going to the gym but after a tough leg session I almost got sick. When I got home my girlfriend commented on how pale and unwell I looked and I ended up crashing on the bed for a few hours! But I think its because the legs contain some of the largest muscles and when you work them hard you take a lot out of your body and use a lot of O2 which makes you feel faint and sick. I often yawn a lot when doing a leg work out, not cos I'm tired but my body is craving oxygen

Blacktie.

Wailin wrote: »

Started working out about 4 wks ago and had a very similar experience to what you explained in your post. Felt grand going to the gym but after a tough leg session I almost got sick. When I got home my girlfriend commented on how pale and unwell I looked and I ended up crashing on the bed for a few hours! But I think its because the legs contain some of the largest muscles and when you work them hard you take a lot out of your body and use a lot of O2 which makes you feel faint and sick. I often yawn a lot when doing a leg work out, not cos I'm tired but my body is craving oxygen

This sounds more like depleted glycogen levels than anything else.

Wailin

Blacktie. wrote: »

This sounds more like depleted glycogen levels than anything else.

Hmm I doubt it. Glycogen really only depletes with endurance activities such as running. Weight training isn't endurance as such. Its depletion of something though!

runawaybishop

Wailin wrote: »

Hmm I doubt it. Glycogen really only depletes with endurance activities such as running. Weight training isn't endurance as such. Its depletion of something though!

This is not correct.

btkm8unsl0w5r4

Wailin wrote: »

Hmm I doubt it. Glycogen really only depletes with endurance activities such as running. Weight training isn't endurance as such. Its depletion of something though!

Why, do your muscles run on another fuel when they see weights?

Wailin

Alexzander Rough Tourism wrote: »

Why, do your muscles run on another fuel when they see weights?

Always some smartarse like you on every topic on boards isn't there.

runawaybishop

Wailin wrote: »

Always some smartarse like you on every topic on boards isn't there.

He is right though, you don't flick off consuming glycogen when you pick up a weight.

Wailin

runawaybishop wrote: »

He is right though, you don't flick off consuming glycogen when you pick up a weight.

Yeah maybe he is right, but what's with the smart attitude, and he's a moderator too. Boards is all about giving information or getting advice not putting people down.

runawaybishop

Wailin wrote: »

Yeah maybe he is right, but what's with the smart attitude, and he's a moderator too. Boards is all about giving information or getting advice not putting people down.

Boards (like 99% of forums) is all about making a smart comment to get thanks and nitpicking other peoples' posts. Haven't you learned that

In general mods are just other people, that can be smartassed, lovely or mean as the feeling takes them. Only when they are posting as a mod should you expect them to be professional - otherwise they are posters like you and me.

Wailin

runawaybishop wrote: »

Boards (like 99% of forums) is all about making a smart comment to get thanks and nitpicking other peoples' posts. Haven't you learned that

In general mods are just other people, that can be smartassed, lovely or mean as the feeling takes them. Only when they are posting as a mod should you expect them to be professional - otherwise they are posters like you and me.

Your right of course! Just bugs the hell out of me when someone is right and I'm wrong and they know it lol!

btkm8unsl0w5r4

Wailin wrote: »

Always some smartarse like you on every topic on boards isn't there.

That cause there is always someone talking out their arse to sound smart. I dont mod this forum BTW, also your inferal of my tone is your problem.