orangerain
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To give you a background, I used to train with the Air Force Reserve Officers' training corps of our university. We would do hardcore training (running from 4am-6am + intense strength training from 6am-9am) every Saturday. We would also train with our 5 kg. rifles everyday, this would include running with the rifle lifted above our head, etc. At the same time, I would go to the gym every other day to do cardio and strength train with my personal trainer. I also play basketball once a week.
However, when I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, I was advised by my doctor to lighten my exercise (since I was having palpitations). I decided to quit my training at the corps. I would go to the gym, but instead of doing 2-3 hour sessions, I reduced it to 1 hour. I also stopped playing basketball since I didn't have the time (due to academics).
Now, I noticed that I am no longer as energetic as I used to be. When I go on the treadmill, I can only go as far as 5 for the speed and for about 15-20 minutes. I can't go longer since I get really tired and short of breath so fast. My concern is, I want to go back to my physical fitness before. How can I rebuild it again? I know I can't do it all of a sudden, so I need advice on how I should slowly increase my activity.
Thank you!
However, when I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, I was advised by my doctor to lighten my exercise (since I was having palpitations). I decided to quit my training at the corps. I would go to the gym, but instead of doing 2-3 hour sessions, I reduced it to 1 hour. I also stopped playing basketball since I didn't have the time (due to academics).
Now, I noticed that I am no longer as energetic as I used to be. When I go on the treadmill, I can only go as far as 5 for the speed and for about 15-20 minutes. I can't go longer since I get really tired and short of breath so fast. My concern is, I want to go back to my physical fitness before. How can I rebuild it again? I know I can't do it all of a sudden, so I need advice on how I should slowly increase my activity.
Thank you!