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Beginning Exerciser and out of breath

megsmom8816
megsmom8816
I am overweight, about 40-50 pounds, and began going to Curves about a month ago. I had foot surgery in March, and had been going to Curves regularly for a few months before that, but the foot surgery set me back a few months. I decided to throw in some walks this week, and find that it doesn't take me long to get out of breath at all....not gasping for air or feeling asthmatic, but definitely feeling my breathing become different and my heart rate increasing a lot.

Question....and I am thinking I am right on this....is this because I am out of shape and overweight, and have others experienced the breathing difficulties too?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Do you smoke? Do you have any ongoing respiratory problems?

If the answers to those two questions are "No," it's probably that you are out of shape and overweight. But be on the safe side and check in with your doctor about this.
megsmom8816
megsmom8816
No ongoing respiratory problems, and no, don't smoke either and never have. I did read on the thyroid forum that the shortness of breath is a symptom when levels aren't right there too. Can't seem to catch a break!
ashleynicole55
ashleynicole55
I know i have issues breathing soon after i start working out.. i hate it..it's most likely from just being out of shape
megsmom8816
megsmom8816
I am hoping that it will pass. We are going on a cruise in three weeks and I know there is a lot of humidity and a lot of walking involved.
ashleynicole55
ashleynicole55
You could try going for a walk a lot. I feel like the more you do it, the easier its gonna get and before you know it your gonna be working out with no problem at all.
Community LeaderThePepperMan
ThePepperMan
I do a lot of cardio at the gym. The treadmill allows me to adjust the speed and the incline. The good thing about this is that if I ever feel tired (or get a cramp) I can always stop the machine. It is not like being 2 miles away from home and getting a terrible cramp and not being able to get home.
bayrabbit01
bayrabbit01
Do you have problems with your thyroid? It could be because your thyroid is out of whack. I know that when my thyroid is out of control, my heart rate goes out of control. Or it could just because you are out of shape, but I would clear this all up with your doctor just to be sure that it isn't caused by a thyroid problem or other medical problem.
jonroland
jonroland
When you start exercising, your heart rate increases and need for oxygen increases, so breathing changes pretty quick. I run everyday and notice the change but its no big deal, it finds it's rhythm soon enough.

Unless you have a medical condition im unaware of, it;s really okay to feel your breathing pattern change. x
megsmom8816
megsmom8816
I have really had thyroid problems.....I have been hypo for years and they can't seem to get my dosage of Armour Thyroid regulated.....it has been a big issue for me with fatigue, weight gain, etc.