I am by no means a bodybuilder or weight-lifter, but I have just started a daily excercise routine consisting of sit-ups, push-ups, squats, toe-raises, light dumbbell arm curls, and of course some cardio. This is not the first time I have begun an excercise routine such as this one. I've had at least 3 other attempts, but each time I have stopped due to shortness of breath. I am not speaking of shortness of breath during excercise, but just in general. As soon as I start excercising, I find myself experiencing difficulty of breathing even in every day tasks, and even while just relaxing. It is not what I'd call unbearable, and it's certainly not asthmatic or wheezing, but I have to think about breathing, and that is no fun.
I am not sure what to do. Should I give up again? Is this normal for someone just starting out and not in the best of shape? I am working out to look and feel better, not to struggle like this. I have been researching a lot, and the only conclusion I can come to is that my muscles are using up a lot of the oxygen my body should be using to inhale/exhale. I just don't know if this will pass or be continuous. I am aware that there are oxygen supplements out there, but I'd really like to avoid those if at all possible.
Being in remission from cancer, I know I should be happy to just be alive. I do not have an appearance that looks out of shape, but I want to build better endurance for activities and tone up my body a bit too. I want to continue excercising but honestly, I feel so much less strained and breathe so much better when I'm not. I would greatly appreciate your suggestions. Thank you in advance!
I am not sure what to do. Should I give up again? Is this normal for someone just starting out and not in the best of shape? I am working out to look and feel better, not to struggle like this. I have been researching a lot, and the only conclusion I can come to is that my muscles are using up a lot of the oxygen my body should be using to inhale/exhale. I just don't know if this will pass or be continuous. I am aware that there are oxygen supplements out there, but I'd really like to avoid those if at all possible.
Being in remission from cancer, I know I should be happy to just be alive. I do not have an appearance that looks out of shape, but I want to build better endurance for activities and tone up my body a bit too. I want to continue excercising but honestly, I feel so much less strained and breathe so much better when I'm not. I would greatly appreciate your suggestions. Thank you in advance!