Residual Tiredness for 2 Days After Workouts - Help!
Former Member
Hi Gang,
I'm in my mid-fifties and find I am tired for two days following a hard Sunday workout. It's been sometime since I've pushed myself physically like this so I'm not used to needed a decent amount of recovery time.
When I say I am tired what I mean is I feel that my eyes are heavy and I'm not up for doing exercise for 2 days after my workout. I've been back at swimming for about 3 months and currently push myself at least 1x per week under a coach. This equals about 3000 yards.
Any thoughts and/or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Former Member
Thanks. Recently I read that cooling down with easier laps helps flush out things (lactic acid, waste products?). But wouldn't this be to prevent muscle soreness? My muscles actually aren't too sore usually - I'm just somewhat sleepy for about 2 days following a tough workout.
I've only been swimming for about 2.5 months now with a hard workout 1x per week. Hopefully my recovery time will improve when I get more conditioned. I just haven't pushed myself physically like this for awhile and I'm surprised how long I feel it after a hard workout.
Thanks. Recently I read that cooling down with easier laps helps flush out things (lactic acid, waste products?). But wouldn't this be to prevent muscle soreness? My muscles actually aren't too sore usually - I'm just somewhat sleepy for about 2 days following a tough workout.
I've only been swimming for about 2.5 months now with a hard workout 1x per week. Hopefully my recovery time will improve when I get more conditioned. I just haven't pushed myself physically like this for awhile and I'm surprised how long I feel it after a hard workout.
