Hi Mumsnetters, I'm mid 50s, 3 stone overweight (was 4.5 stone, but I've lost 1.5 stone over the past couple of months by low carbing) and incredibly unfit. I've also had a hysterectomy and I've had a slipped/bulging disc in my neck since December (still under physio and waiting for an MRI).
I joined a gym about 4 weeks ago and, since then, I've gone pretty much every day. I mainly do group classes (which I find really enjoyable and motivating), and mindful of my level of fitness and physical limitations, I've been trying to do a strength/flexibility class (Pilates, yoga or BodyBalance) one day then a Zumba class the next. Oh, I also swim when I can be bothered with the faff of hair washing, wet towels, etc ☺
I've avoided the very energetic classes as my physio has advised me not to "jump around" too much. I've also not used the main gym much (I've been in 4 times so far, and only if I can't join a suitable group class) but I've used a few different gyms over the years and I know how to use most of the equipment safely, etc. When I have used the gym, I tend to power walk on the treadmill at a bit of an incline for 30 mins, then maybe 20 mins on a seated cycle (low setting) and then I'll do a circuit of the weights machines (they're the cable type, not sure the correct name for them). I do low-ish weights and 3 x 12 reps.
I have a PT session booked for Monday at which I'll get a gym plan (this is reviewed every 12 weeks).
However, I'm absolutely exhausted, proper bone achingly, can-barely-find-the-energy-to-move knackered. My legs feel like lead. I've even taken a couple of LFTs this past week because I've felt so drained (all negative).
Am I overdoing it? It's an expensive gym, I think I might possibly be guilty of trying to get my money's worth!