Ok so here is my dilemma. I am a 19 yr old male. 6 ft. 180-185. I did not work out for about two years and then started about three weeks ago. My routine now is doing the beginners 5k on runnersworld dot com. Well im in to week three and it has me running 5 min walk 1 5 times and it is getting really hard. The past few days the problem went from my breathing to now my legs just become so sore that i can not finish. After my run( three days a week) i am doing the 100 push up workout but once again im on week two of that and i am finding myself unable to complete barely half of the workout. In between my push up sets i do 15-20 sit ups. I know that right now i am really weak. Sucks to admit but its true. Im wondering what to do. I would be willing to try another workout or even tweak my own right now. I know i need to do more then just push ups and sit ups to but with so many workout guides out there i am at a loss to which i should do. I know i put down a lot here and if it is not all clear please have me clear it up for you, i would just appreciate any help i can get. i would like to be able to go into basic doing at least 40 pushups and right now i would imagine my max is up to maybe 15.

Sounds like you're burning through your potassium.

Try drinking 6 to 8oz of 100% grape juice (purple) after you finish. It should stop the muscles from getting sore.

That was the advice we were given at a plant I worked in where the job was repetitious and it worked.

Hope that helps a little

Orange juice (and oranges) and bananas are high in potassium. Grapes are low in potassium. When giving information like this knowing the answer is accurate is good.

I am not sure that he is burning potassium. Cramping is a sign of that. I think you need to see your doctor. A professional opinion is much better than a guess.

There is likely many reasons why you are experiencing some difficulties with your work out. Would look at the type of shoe that you are wearing. That can often cause mucles soreness and pain.

You need to stretch. Stretch before and after your workouts.

Overuse of muscles (muscle fatigue) can also result muscle sorness.

Forget the grape juice. To get the best results from you post-work opt for chocolate milk(my drink of choice.
Because after your workout, your body is most receptive to using amino acids to repair muscle tissue, while using carbohydrates to restore muscle glycogen. Chocolate milk will provide you with the benefits of carbohydrates, while giving you the optimal protein source found in milk.



Heres how chocolate milk stacks up:

Protein Content
Post-workout chocolate milk is beneficial because of its protein content. Every cup contains between 8 and 11 grams of protein.the Ideally, you’ll want to consume between 15 g and 25 g of protein after a workout, which equates to 500 ml to 750 ml of chocolate milk.


Finally, another reason why post-workout chocolate milk is beneficial is because cow’s milk contains about 80% casein protein content and 20% whey protein content. This is ideal because the whey protein is fast-acting, allowing amino acids to get right into the muscle tissue, while the casein protein is digested slower, providing a steady stream of amino acids over a lengthier period of time.

Consult with a personal trainer, and your doctor.

Best of luck, keep us posted.

Don't be afraid to ask for help.