Workouts other than walking that won't kill me

odomc1
odomc1 Posts: 9 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm too fat to breathe, but I get bored walking... Any other suggestions on exercise that I can tolerate?

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  • Bxqtie116
    Bxqtie116 Posts: 552 Member
    Do you listen to music while walking? That keeps it from being boring. What other activities do you like? Ex. Bike riding, dancing, swimming etc
  • cdudley628
    cdudley628 Posts: 547 Member
    Maybe beginner's yoga?
  • odomc1
    odomc1 Posts: 9 Member
    I like yoga and dancing. Those are both great suggestions. Thank you!
  • chey282
    chey282 Posts: 96 Member
    You would probably be able to lift weights, I've been sick with bronchitis and once the worst was over I was able to do weights without breathing problems. Water aerobics is another good one! Just start slow and at your pace, whatever you decide to do. Each week it will get easier!
  • Mistraal1981
    Mistraal1981 Posts: 453 Member
    Swimming?
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    Yoga, dancing, martial arts for beginners, Frisbee, hula hooping, spin poi
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    chey282 wrote: »
    You would probably be able to lift weights, I've been sick with bronchitis and once the worst was over I was able to do weights without breathing problems. Water aerobics is another good one! Just start slow and at your pace, whatever you decide to do. Each week it will get easier!

    Weight lifting may put undue strain on joints already coping with morbid obesity ...best to approach with care and with specific expert advise

    Water based activities are good

    Also downloading music you love and borrowing a dog for your walks
  • macgurlnet
    macgurlnet Posts: 1,946 Member
    If you get bored walking, consider listening to podcasts or audiobooks! I wouldn't walk half as much as I do if I didn't listen to my podcasts & audiobooks while I'm out.

    ~Lyssa
  • DeserveVictory
    DeserveVictory Posts: 133 Member
    I've seen Aqua Zumba classes at my gym. If you like dancing, you'll probably like Zumba. And doing it in the pool should be easier on you joints while also giving you a full body workout from the water resistance. Aqua aerobics classes are fun too, especially when it's really hot out!
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Leslie Sansone walk at home DVD or you tube. Just go at your own pace.
  • liznotyet
    liznotyet Posts: 402 Member
    google 'feet and ankle stretch video' or 'posture stabilizing exercise' to build the tiny muscles that support and stabilize your legs for walking. Most of these require no equipment and can be done anywhere. :)
  • konagirl64
    konagirl64 Posts: 211 Member
    Recumbent stationary bike. It's wonderful
  • bubble_wrap0428
    bubble_wrap0428 Posts: 88 Member
    What do you mean too fat to breathe? Do you have asthma or just out of shape? Well anyways you could try to walk on incline, or swimming is generally easy on the body with great benefits. Like she said ^ the recumbent stationary bike is very nice. Elliptical is easy on joints.
  • kbmnurse
    kbmnurse Posts: 2,484 Member
    Leslie Sansone walking DVD's and her Burn Body Fat Dvd's with wts. Awesome. I have been doing them since 10/26/15 along with treadmill and outdoor walks. WOW!! I feel leaner and stronger. You can get them free on YouTube.com
  • LKArgh
    LKArgh Posts: 5,178 Member
    odomc1 wrote: »
    I'm too fat to breathe, but I get bored walking... Any other suggestions on exercise that I can tolerate?

    What does "too fat to breathe" mean? If you mean you get out of breath while e.g. running, this is normal for a beginner regardless of weight. If you suspect there is somethign really wrong with your breathing, please talk to a dr.
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