[SomeHacker44]

I get literally sick after exercising. Like, nauseous and even on occasion vomit. I feel like crap afterwards, and need to almost immediately take a nap. I get zero immediate benefits from exercise (both weights and aerobics), and feel bad the rest of the day. If it is leg day, I drag while walking or taking stairs. I have never gotten a "runners high" or felt any same day benefits.

I do get benefits, mind you - my pinched nerve pains go away, I (sometimes) sleep better, my body looks better. But it is super hard to want to do it and gets done as minimally as possible to not have pain.

[orev]

Sounds like you’re overdoing it when you do exercise. Focus on just getting some kind of motion, not pushing yourself until your muscles or heart feel like they’re working hard.

Even if you feel like it’s not really doing anything, something is better than nothing. The rule of thumb for a lot of basic cardio is that you should be able to hold a conversation while doing it without pausing because you’re out of breath.