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
Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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
Top comments
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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ligerzero459 24
That's what practice is for, man. Keep going, you'll get better
worldclassrager 41
Keep going...build up to it...cut them in smaller numbers if needed
RyRoz 19
It's just a start. Keep trying and you will be better in no time :)
rydin10 18
Can't/couldn't are just excuses that your brain makes up. Of course nobody enjoys being winded and feeling their muscles burn but it's the reason getting fit requires serious commitment.
MandieL 27
But different people have different levels of ability, and if you are new to fitness, you may not be able to do a routine meant for someone who has been active longer. Most of the time I have failed in the past because I tried too much too fast, it wasn't until I started in with a personal trainer and they taught me to start at my level and move up from there, that I actually succeeded. So it may be a matter of can't/couldn't because they are physically unable to do what they are attempting to do, and need to build up to it.
Eyalsh 32
gotta start somewhere, OP! keep trying, and goodluck
philsh94 20
keep working at it op, everyone has to start somewhere and nobody's perfect :)
AletheDefender 15
I went running yesterday and my goal was one lap nonstop. Things did not go according to plan
GrapeJuice67 17
Just keep doing what you can do, and push yourself further every day. Just make yourself do it EVERY DAY. It doesn't matter if you're tired or you don't want to, make yourself do it anyway.
Dontmindmehere 4
You just have to keep trying! When I first started exercising I could barely cycle fore 15 minutes, and now I can go for hours!
FalloutScrolls 25
Ask yourself one question, regardless of what level you think you should be performing at. "Did I do more than I did yesterday?" Rome wasn't built in a day, my friend. Keep at it, and the stamina will come.