Fatigued from Anxiety

[Larks98]

Hi guys, I've had anxiety for the last 12 months. Upon having multiple tests to rule out any serious problems. My GP has suggested that I should start exercising/training.

Since being diagnosed, I have felt easily fatigued when doing exercise. Im 22 and as a kid I always played sports as well as in highschool.

Admittedly, I haven't exercised regularly for a few years now, but these days my cardio is very poor. And I get easily fatigued quickly.

Any tips on how to get back to training/exercising and getting back to my usual fitness. And if anyone can relate please do so, Cheers.

[white knight]

Hi welcome

Cardio needs about 20 minutes of exercise in order to be effective. The reason is, your blood pressure drops then rises again after about 12 minutes of an inteslnse workout, so 20 minutes is ideal. Better then to do 2 sessions of 20 minutes a day rather than 1 period of mediocre exercise.

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[Petal22]

Hi Larks98,

Thats great! Exercise is really good for anxiety…….

If you are just getting back into it I’d suggest start small and work up…….. start by walking even if it’s just around the block, then move to a walk/ jog….. even ride your push bike, find some hills…… walk or ride up them……….. this will become a habit over time… you can progress as time goes on………

Your fitness will come back 😊

[Katyonthehamsterwheel]

Good on you!

What about "couch to 5km" or similar. It's an app or program that helps build up from couch potato to running 5km. It's all done incrementally. It really depends what type of exercise you want to go for though 🙂