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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DedeleMan 21
baby steps at first, you'll get there :)
kandysnow 18
Baby steps, OP. You'll get there! :-)
RockstarJAy 16
Don't let your dreams be dreams. Yesterday, you said tomorrow, so JUST. DO IT!
katertott 44
Hey, at least you're making an effort! Better than most! I know your pain, though. While volunteering at a senior center, my friends and I were invited to do some jazzercise-type work out with the seniors. We were all in our mid-20s and absolutely got our butts kicked!
daydreamer244 13
Definitely keep trying. Work a little at it everyday and eventually you'll be in the right shape to do the workout. Working out isn't easy, so don't feel bad op!
Goblin182 27
Hang in there OP, you'll be kicking 50 year old ass in no time.
Xkillz302 10
Keep at it !!!
a1_z9 10
I've just started a program designed for couch potatoes that steps things up a level each week, it's taken me a couple of weeks to even get to the first stage! But I'm getting better each time, I haven't injured myself, passed out or given up yet. It's worth persevering with at your own pace :)
rebamoo 14
Everybody has to start somewhere :) just like people in their 20's can be unfit, people in their 50's can be just as fit as anyone in their 20's. It just takes some persistence :)
S1N9UL4R17Y 8
the first month kinfa sucks, but after that it actually gets kinda fun. especially once you start getting results.