Ive just quit smoking- should I let my body recover for a little before starting to exercise? -
What is mean is, I know that for the next few days I-m going to be feeling pretty low and coughing up a lot of the muck my body is clearing out.
I want to get fit, so should I start exercising right away or let my body grow used to not having any nicotine for a week or so first?
Thanks!
I think its best to excercise as soon as possible. Sweating will get those nasty toxins out, and you will feel great after a couple of weeks!!
Its great to hear that you-re not smoking and wanting to exercise!! :)
Congrats on the not smoking thing but you should start exercising right away.... slowly! and it will help keep you distracted from your craving too. Good luck!
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I agree with those above who say that you should start exercising right away. It might help with withdrawal symptoms. Just don-t overdo it. You can-t get fit overnight, and pushing your body to the limit first thing is a bad idea. Start with some light aerobics, like walking or slow treadmilling. Make it your goal to do at least 20 minutes three times a week - that-ll start helping right away, and, more importantly, it will get you into a routine. After a couple of weeks, up it to 5 times a week, and maybe add some weight training. Increase the workload, but only gradually. What they say is true: slow and steady wins the race.
exercise now its a great way to keep you off the cigs and youl feel miles better for it-i gave up a few years ago (sadly im back to square one now) and strangely didnt have any spluttering or coughing up of anything. Working out will be so good for you and certainly spur you on
well done for giving up im about to do it again also x
hey,
seriously - exercising can actually help you quit smoking - it battles the cravings and withdrawl symptoms. i read it in my gym magazine this morning. pretty cool.
just go slow, like start walking or go on the stationary bike instead of the marathon you are dying to run! hehe :)
you-ll be fine! congrats on quitting :)
start light excercise it will help your body to repair if you dont feel your pushing your self the drop and give me 50
No start straight away, the sooner the better. The more you force yourself into a big sweaty out of breath mass, the fitter you will be.
Yes, also drink alot of water so you can pee out your toxins and cleanse your body.
Do the excercise, it will help you mentally and physically overcome the cravings.............. Well done by the way.......