Idk how people do it. I can’t find the time or energy. Commute in my area is damn long compared to most other places. My particular commute is also pretty long… and I just don’t have it in me to get up earlier than 5 to workout nor scramble time after work to do some kind of workout before bed (which scientifically has been proven to be bad for you anyway). Idk. Idk 😔
I second the doctor.
It might just be an utter lack of fitness. But even then a doctor might give you tips.
Or it could be something more serious.
How big are you? I’ve got a buddy that is > 500lbs. He struggles to walk a city block. If you’re not clinically obese, walking an hour shouldn’t be difficult. As others mentioned, if your in reasonably good health, go to a doctor.
Go to the doctor. Especially if you are in otherwise OK shape and your capacity for exercise doesn’t seem to improve with practice. Being unable to walk for one hour without severe fatigue is pretty good evidence of exercise intolerance.
Exercise intolerance is basically an inability to perform physical activities that someone your age typically would be able to.
This can be evidence of various underlying health issues (heart, lungs, muscle disorders, nutritional deficiencies).
Second getting yourself to a doctor OP, you ought to have energy to walk more than an hour under normal circumstances
I work out in the morning, before work.
Food, sleep and consistency. I am struggling now worse than ever because its cold outside and it zaps my energy away. So I also lock my door and set alarms, because if I enter my room and rest even for 5 min, its over. I will snuggle myself and fall fast asleep. I need to auto nag myself to do it
Sounds like you’re in hibernation mode. Wait, is this a bear posting?
My best advice is start small. Try walking for 30 minutes and work your way up. The hardest part of working out is consistency. It doesn’t really matter what you do but just make sure you do something everyday. Dont let yourself make excuses. If you can form the habit of doing something everyday your 99% of the way there.
I’m unqualified to answer but will anyway. A one hour walk doesn’t knock down most people that I know. You might be warn out or a little sore later if you’re not used to it, but if that’s really pushing your limit then I’d recommend looking into some things:
- Proper nutrition. I’m not saying “eat more lettuce”. What I mean is getting plenty of protein and iron. Veggies too but with balance and regularity. Take a one a day vitamin, get a little B12 in there. Avoid junk food, make your meals count.
- Are you getting enough sleep? Nutrition and walking daily helps tremendously, this could fix itself.
- Get a blood panel from a doctor, see what your deficiencies are. Switch up your diet to help it unless a prescription is temporarily required.
If you can get used to moving and find joy in taking care of yourself, a one hour walk will fail to phase you after a while. If you’re already taking care of yourself, getting professionally evaluated from a good doctor can help.
That’s why I work out at night. Preferably right before bedtime.
