I took a hiatus from my workouts for about 2-mos owing to extensive travel and work schedules. LAME, LAME, LAME excuses I KNOW!!! Now that I have retuned to the gym, I find that I have zero endurance and stamina, as well as my legs hurt when I do one lap on the indoor track. This is worse than when I began my workouts a year ago, so not all of what I am experiencing can be attributed to the two month hiatus.

I am looking for any recommendations for increasing my endurance and stamina so that I can get through a meaningful workout. I understand that I have to work back up to the level I was at, but I need some immediate help to get me there. Is there some supplement regimen or anything else that I should follow (amino acids, hydration, Protein loading, carb loading, etc)? Note that I have celiac disease and lactose intolerance.

I also need a solution for the leg pain. I was able to run a 5k and now even one lap and my legs hurt.

Thanks so very much for your advice! I truly appreciate it!!!

@@Jonathan Blue good suggestions all, thank you! I did not know that about watermelon. I will have to try it. I began drinking mineral Water with Scivation Xtend BCAAs added before/during/after workout and it absolutely helps my endurance. Last time around when I was upping my game with running etc the amino acids helped, so I figured I'd try them again.

I am using the rowing machines until I can transition to more running. I am able to run a mile now on the track albeit slowly. It is improvement and pretty fast improvement at that. So I'll take it!

What are you doing as far as bodyweight resistance training? What does your overall exercise regimen look like? What about your intake of Protein fat carbs, what does that look like? Thanks.

I have a problem with pain in my right arm when I put weight on it. As well, there is some muscle weakness there. So it somewhat limits me. I cannot swim because the arm also has limited range of motion. Ironically this was caused from the brachioplasty more than a year ago.

Argh, as I was working out at the gym today I remembered your suggestion about the hot tub and lamented that I did not bring my bathing suit. There is a very nice hot tub at the gym. I will be sure to bring my bikini tomorrow. LOL

Thanks so much, Jonathan!

YYYYYEEEEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!! Fabulous and awesome!

That's great to hear. I'm glad you got something.

Good thread!

And I'd like to cast my ballot for pool work, too. Water is kind to human Beans.

Beni - I have been having the same problem too and hardly drink any Water. I think that is the cause of my problem.

Thanks for the great idea!

Terry

I tried a couple of new classes: Cxworks and BodyPump and enjoyed both of them. It also helps to motivate me because the instructor is pushing us. As well, I like the variety. BodyPump killed my right arm, though! I am waiting for my new insurance in January to find a new ortho and have it finally fixed.

You can do it! You are the extreme athlete now! Remember? I saw the video! Now, get back to it!

Hahaha, thanks for that!

You can do it! You are the extreme athlete now! Remember? I saw the video! Now, get back to it!

Annoying right? Keep going..

Hahaha, yes, and your advice is good!

Annoying right? Keep going..

Hahaha, yes, and your advice is good!

I was in seriously good shape, got pregnant and was sick the whole time, then basically did nothing for a whole year and a half.. UGH. When I started back to the gym it was SO HARD. I had LOST EVERY SINGLE gain I had made.. it was upsetting, and humbling.

at least your's was for a legitimate reason. i was just stupid! although now i am being told that it may be an autoimmune response and i am swollen with Water. that i should restrict what i eat even more by removing almonds, eggs, and nightshade veggies. ugh.

I was in seriously good shape, got pregnant and was sick the whole time, then basically did nothing for a whole year and a half.. UGH. When I started back to the gym it was SO HARD. I had LOST EVERY SINGLE gain I had made.. it was upsetting, and humbling.