Anonymous
Bangalore, India
Today, I was trying to work out, and couldn't even complete an exercise regime meant for 50-year-olds. I'm 24. FML
Collection
Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Same thing different taste
Out of Shape
This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff
Egypt
Knackered and shattered
Today, I decided to start exercising. I almost passed out five minutes into the warm up, and couldn't even stand in the shower afterwards. I'm only 21. FML
guy
United States
Keeping up
Today, lots of guys my age are confident and in the best shape of their life. I've been working out since high-school. However, since I turned 20, my body has become increasingly injury prone on my joints and tendons from wear and tear. I feel like I'm slowly breaking down and I'm only 24. FML
LadyJane
Today, I was trying to exercise more, so I went for a walk. I was quickly overtaken by a middle-aged lady with cankles, carrying heavy shopping bags in each hand. I'm 19, skinny, and apparently very unfit. FML
Username
United States
Today, I was in a Zumba class with a young woman in her 20s and an older woman in her 80s. I couldn't keep up with either one of them. FML
Anonymous
United States
Today, I went onto the treadmill at my gym. When it prompted me to enter my age I put 27. I'm 29 and am lying about my age to a workout machine. FML
Anonymous
I have no idea what I'm doing
Today, I went to the gym for the first time in months and couldn't figure out how to use any of the equipment. FML
Endrit Begolli
Albania
Take it easy
Today, I went to the gym for the first time in months. I was so out of shape that I couldn't even finish my warm-up. FML
Insulted
Clapped out
Today, I was at the gym when a trainer said, “Wow, good for you! I love seeing older people stay active.” I’m 29. FML
Anonymous
Health is overrated
Today, trying to get into shape because I run out of breath after walking more than 30 minutes, I started to hit the gym. Too bad my legs didn’t want to cooperate and decided that it would cause limping-worthy pain for every step I took on the treadmill. FML
likeyourboss
Denmark
Strength test
Today, I went to the gym. I tried out a new machine where you do one-arm weightlifting. I took my time to get into a good position, then set the machine to the lowest weight possible. I couldn't even lift it an inch. A bunch of buff guys nearby saw me and burst out laughing. FML
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Futacy 30
The fact that you're even trying to exercise already puts you ahead of most people.
jakers8424 18
That's because you have to wait until you're 50 in order to do it.
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Futacy 30
The fact that you're even trying to exercise already puts you ahead of most people.
imapartypooper 15
If you want to be able to exercise more, work small and build up. Nobody would try to lift 200 lbs when they never lifted before in their life. That could even lead to injury.
tj4234 36
Probably pushing yourself too hard on the first day. It's quite common actually. You see a lot of people burn themselves out because they push too hard, instead of building up their fitness level. Also, was that exercise regime for 50 year olds who exercise already, or 50 year olds who don't? There are some fit old people out there...
jesterinperil 28
You'll get there! Just be proud that you're out there doing something about it!
Nick3501 12
Your just weak minded. Grow a pair.
ItsDutch 16
You sound like a tool..
iAmDictionary 13
You're. Grow a brain before you tell someone to grow a pair.
hipposteve 21
patience and commitment, op.
Sweetjessierose 8
It takes persistence and practice! It took more than one day to get out of condition, and it's going to take more than one day to get in condition. Just take it session by session, day by day, week by week. You'll get there!
EyRaB 17
Well you gotta start somewhere !
mileyisamaniac 11
Hey. Even if you can't do it, you still tried, and that's a lot more than all the people on the couch watching tv can say.
EarlFug 19
Just do what you can and build on it. The habit/routine is way more important than what you can press. You will be sore tomorrow and probably worse the day after. Lactic acid's a bitch but good excuse for a massage!