Too tired to hit the gym??? - Ausbb

k_21 · 14-12-2009, 02:46 PM

Guys/gals,

I've been hitting the gym at least 3 days a week
over the last 2 months.

Recently though after work I've been god awful
tired to hit the gym! I was wondering if anyone
else on here have days like that?

If so is it nutrition issues, working really hard at
the gym or is it all mental?

I can't seem to figure it out.

Thanks
Devante.
P.S. I do have to say that when I feel like this
I can't seem to lift with purpose when I do go to
hit the weights!!

Bluey · 14-12-2009, 03:59 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obdd31Q9PqA

Morgan · 14-12-2009, 04:08 PM

Personally, I think it's diet related, I was smashing PB's going on 5 hrs sleep, doing a physically demanding job for 10 hrs then going to the gym and performing, I think diet is the key, just eat more, if you are still tired, eat more again!

PTC · 14-12-2009, 05:48 PM

Maybe you just need a change of some sort, a spark.

The mind plays a massive role when it comes to lifting, do you have like minded lifters around you in the gym, or sissy boys wearing lycra and curling in power racks.

Dont dismiss all these things, you may think I'm being funny, but if you walk into a gym and some guy is squatting 4 plates and another is deadlifting 5 plates, surely thats going to inspire you to lift.

Is the gym you train at somewhere you WANT to go or HAVE to go?

BoyFromAus · 14-12-2009, 07:33 PM

Jsut to add my $0.02AUD to what the pros have already written, I'm a deadbeat after work, I just wana go home and chill.. it's purely mental considering I have a deskjob and don't exhaust my muscles.

So i train early morning cuz it's a different story. especially with a nice bowl of oats, milk and chocolate protein powder.. and not to mention getting hyped up by music from prodigy, alice in chains, korn etc.

Ten_c69 · 14-12-2009, 09:18 PM

K 21,

I noticed you have said nothing about what your eating or when.

Can I recommend looking at the diet/nutrition thread.
There is some good advice going around.

Alot comes down to when you eat, not just what or how much you eat.

Also, Change it up, your mind and body get lazy after a while.
Make sure you change your routine every 6 weeks. keeps you on your toes.
Cant figure out a new routine??? Then just change the order of things when you get to the gym!

Have fun too,

Ten

Oli · 14-12-2009, 10:02 PM

Check out Matt Kroc. That guy lifts working 70 hours a week and sleeping 4-5 hours a night, its insane.

Eat whilst you train (if you have the right foods it can be done, I'll actually drink close to a litre of milk whilst I lift) and try not to do more than 3 big exercises - get in hard for a couple and get out.

Shrek · 15-12-2009, 08:29 AM

I'd throw up drinking milk while training. I sip on about 10gms Aminos throughout training.

15-12-2009, 11:51 AM

I'm always knackered after work too and I train of an early evening. I come home and have 20min nap on the couch to recharge my brain. Then get up, have my pre-workout drink and 30min later get into it, the motivation comes back pretty quick once I start lifting.

AndyMitchell · 15-12-2009, 12:21 PM

Improve your metabolic conditioning.
As in you heart and lung health.

14-12-2009, 02:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
k_21 Regular Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Melb. Gender: Posts: 395	Too tired to hit the gym??? Guys/gals, I've been hitting the gym at least 3 days a week over the last 2 months. Recently though after work I've been god awful tired to hit the gym! I was wondering if anyone else on here have days like that? If so is it nutrition issues, working really hard at the gym or is it all mental? I can't seem to figure it out. Thanks Devante. P.S. I do have to say that when I feel like this I can't seem to lift with purpose when I do go to hit the weights!!

14-12-2009, 03:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bluey Regular Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canberra, ACT Gender: Posts: 319	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obdd31Q9PqA __________________ Lifts: Deadlift: 260kg Squat: 215kg Powerclean: 115kg Bench: 125kg Overhead 100kg at 128kg bw RAW.

14-12-2009, 04:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Morgan Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Melbourne Gender: Posts: 1,417	Personally, I think it's diet related, I was smashing PB's going on 5 hrs sleep, doing a physically demanding job for 10 hrs then going to the gym and performing, I think diet is the key, just eat more, if you are still tired, eat more again! __________________ 6'4", 119kg - Bulking to 125-130kg by September... Recent PB's - Bench 175kg x 1 145kg 5x5, Weighted Pullups +25kg 5x5, Sumo Deadlift 250kg x 1 180kg 5x5, Squat 200kg x 1 160kg 5x5, BB Row 115kg 5x5

14-12-2009, 07:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
BoyFromAus Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Gender: Posts: 800	Jsut to add my $0.02AUD to what the pros have already written, I'm a deadbeat after work, I just wana go home and chill.. it's purely mental considering I have a deskjob and don't exhaust my muscles. So i train early morning cuz it's a different story. especially with a nice bowl of oats, milk and chocolate protein powder.. and not to mention getting hyped up by music from prodigy, alice in chains, korn etc. __________________ Reloaded

14-12-2009, 10:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
Oli Active Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Newcastle Gender: Posts: 3,000	Check out Matt Kroc. That guy lifts working 70 hours a week and sleeping 4-5 hours a night, its insane. Eat whilst you train (if you have the right foods it can be done, I'll actually drink close to a litre of milk whilst I lift) and try not to do more than 3 big exercises - get in hard for a couple and get out. __________________ 5/3/1 Crew.

14-12-2009, 05:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
PTC Active Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Frankston Gender: Posts: 6,725	Maybe you just need a change of some sort, a spark. The mind plays a massive role when it comes to lifting, do you have like minded lifters around you in the gym, or sissy boys wearing lycra and curling in power racks. Dont dismiss all these things, you may think I'm being funny, but if you walk into a gym and some guy is squatting 4 plates and another is deadlifting 5 plates, surely thats going to inspire you to lift. Is the gym you train at somewhere you WANT to go or HAVE to go?

14-12-2009, 09:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ten_c69 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne Gender: Posts: 29	K 21, I noticed you have said nothing about what your eating or when. Can I recommend looking at the diet/nutrition thread. There is some good advice going around. Alot comes down to when you eat, not just what or how much you eat. Also, Change it up, your mind and body get lazy after a while. Make sure you change your routine every 6 weeks. keeps you on your toes. Cant figure out a new routine??? Then just change the order of things when you get to the gym! Have fun too, Ten

15-12-2009, 11:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
JaseFit Guest Posts: n/a	I'm always knackered after work too and I train of an early evening. I come home and have 20min nap on the couch to recharge my brain. Then get up, have my pre-workout drink and 30min later get into it, the motivation comes back pretty quick once I start lifting.

15-12-2009, 12:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
AndyMitchell Active Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: As close as the restraining order allows Gender: Posts: 3,104	Improve your metabolic conditioning. As in you heart and lung health. __________________ as long as you keep doing what you're doing, you're going to keep getting what you're getting.