1) I was very physically active and involved in sports in high school, but now haven't had any regular exercise for about 10 years and I have a desk job. I'm 33 years old. In the last 2 months I started taking almost-daily brisk walks of about 15 minutes. When I attempt to play a sport (say soccer) I'm done in literally 5 minutes - out of breath, lungs burning, muscles weak, shaky and almost unresponsive or numb, all this almost before I even break a sweat. Is that just how a really bad fitness level feels, or does it sound like something else is going on? 2) With regular, moderate exercise (something realistic for a busy working family man), how many weeks should it take me to go from this level of fitness to being able to play a full game of soccer (for e.g.)? 3) What simple kind of exercise would be good to begin with (walking, jogging, elliptical, aerobic, etc)? Info: age 33, male, 205 lbs
Answered by Jamie Kerem 1) This could very well just be your body's reaction to a new stimulus - that is exercise. Sweat isn't usually the first indicator of fatigue and some of these symptoms sound like a body that has been at rest for 10 years and is now getting back into motion.
To be on the safe side I would head to a general doctor and have the run-of-the-mill tests done to make sure you're ready for exercise.
2) You could see results in as little as 4 weeks with regular exercise. This timeframe varies tremendously between person to person but stick with it and trust the process, you will undoubtedly see results.
3) Do what you enjoy! If you enjoy playing soccer, go play soccer. If you enjoy walking the dog, do that. Just get up, get moving, and get that heart rate going on a regular basis.
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