Is this overkill?

musycnlyrics

That's a great place to start! Just be very in tune with what you feel to avoid burnout and boredom...and change it up when you feel the need. Don't get bummed out if it's too much in the beginning, do what you can and work your way up!
I had the same idea a few years ago (treadmill while watching tv) and it worked fine, though I couldn't last more than an hour.
Good luck!

7elizamae

Would you be watching TV that whole time anyway? Then, go for it! If something starts to hurt, cut back, or you'll sabotage your whole plan.

I often do an hour on my stationary bike watching movies, and I really enjoy it.

jlisa24

I agree, seems incredibly boring. If you havent already started this program, and you say you have a lot of weight to lose with low energy, i would set lower goals and raise them before becoming overwhelmed or discouraged. 3 days/wk cardio 2 days strength training, just my suggestion. If you work past that, add in more or harder cardio / change your routine / add in more days.

I think its a great and exciting thought but im not sure how long i could take doing that day after day / week.

kshama2001

beautifulsparkles wrote: »

The point of the treadmill was to get my 10,000 steps. People usually get that from being active on and off all day. I mostly sit on my butt most of the day, and I don't neccessarily wish to change that (not at this stage anyway). I still kinda hate exercise.

It's better for your body to interact frequently with gravity rather than to do all your exercise at once and have prolonged periods of sitting. I too have a desk job, but I make a point of moving around during my workday. Can you get in some walking during breaks and at lunch?

I can't tell how long ago in 2015 you were getting 10,000 steps. If you are currently not getting very many, and you want to stick with your 1-2 hour plan, do work up to that amount.

@Francl27 how much time do you spend on your bike while watching TV?

middlehaitch

If you are happy doing that to get your steps in go for it. You can change up your routine at any time, you are not manacled to the treadmill. I would include some upper body work too. Even bicep curls etc while walking would work.

Cheers, h.

beautifulsparkles

kshama2001 wrote: »

beautifulsparkles wrote: »

The point of the treadmill was to get my 10,000 steps. People usually get that from being active on and off all day. I mostly sit on my butt most of the day, and I don't neccessarily wish to change that (not at this stage anyway). I still kinda hate exercise.

I can't tell how long ago in 2015 you were getting 10,000 steps.

I did 10,000 steps a day for several months, then stopped completely, then started up again, but just did it 3-5 times a week, getting between 8,000 and 13,000 steps a day. I didn't do much activity at all in December, but I don't think I've taken so long off that I need to start completely from scratch. Not with the walking anyway. I might have lost some of my strength training progress though.

robertw486

It doesn't seem like overkill to me, and for time efficiency the treadmill could work out well. Compared to not moving, any time spent moving is usually a good thing.

beautifulsparkles

If anyone was wondering, I have just done 10,000 steps for the fourth day in a row :-) that is 40,000 since New Years! Imagine if I kept that up until the next New Years?

Cherimoose

beautifulsparkles wrote: »

If anyone was wondering, I have just done 10,000 steps for the fourth day in a row :-) that is 40,000 since New Years! Imagine if I kept that up until the next New Years?

beautifulsparkles

@Cherimoose haha, thanks