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
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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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ChristinePi 36
You gotta start somewhere. Just think of all the people who haven't even started yet. You already doing better than them! :)
mds9986 24
You won't start off on top. If you've neglected your body, you have to be patient for it to adapt to an exercise routine. Keep going at it, get good sleep, and biology will do the rest.
Attacksloth 33
Honestly you're just seriously deconditioned. If you keep at it you'll likely see a spike in endurance within about a month. I'm in horrible shape right now because I was putting 60 hours a week into graduate school. Start off with daily walking, for one hour. Work up to a daily total of about 10,000 steps, which is about 7-8km depending on how big your steps are. One morning walk, one evening walk should be about that much. Walking is low-intensity compared to other things, but it will melt fat off of your bones if you do it.
cynical78 15
Gotta start somewhere!!!
NNOTCHO 23
Geez dude, but at least you're going to the gym just keep being determined
pike1346 3
Keep it up. You will be knocking out the routine in no time. Keep working hard
WolfAvenge 22
My Aunt is over 50 and trains for the iron man... It's a bit scary, especially when it's hard for me to just run around the block. XD Keep up the exercising, you'll get there!
vikky538 29
Firstday is always hardest... It will get better
15Erik 21
Maybe the 50 year-olds regiment is if they've worked out their whole life?
imasexyburrito 25
Well you gotta start somewhere.