Beginner Exercise routine

sknt_journey
sknt_journey Posts: 13 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi
I am 5'4" , weigh 156 lbs and my target weight is 135lbs.
Just by strict diet deficit and MFP tracking, i lost 15lbs from my starting weight of 172 lbs in 5 months.
I didnt do any exercise all this while. Once when i attempted to jog, i got bursitis and couldnt walk for few days :(
whats the best routine that i can start with? Its been a slow and dull process just focussing on eating less for months together. I want to see more change.
Can you pls help. I have access to gym at work.
Thankyou

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  • iowalinda
    iowalinda Posts: 357 Member
    I would suggest power walking and getting started with some weight lifting.
  • JJordon
    JJordon Posts: 857 Member
    I humbly suggest: classic Power 90 or new P90. Simple routines but they work.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Swimming or aquafit are favorites too.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    edited May 2018
    Look for lower impact aerobics. There are several "walking style" workouts on YouTube - Leslie Sansone & Jessica Smith. Walking style refers to the impact level and the fact that these are zero to simple choreography. This makes them easy to adjust the pace.

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVl6ZdslZz2Zj-34bMJFPbg

    http://jessicasmithtv.com/videos/walking-workouts/

    Strength training is great for bone health and hanging onto more lean muscle mass as we lose weight. Jessica Smith has body weight, dumbbell, and pilates workouts.
  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
    edited May 2018
    Any exercise is better than no exercise... so what can you do that you won't hate? Might take some trial and error to find out, but some starter suggestions might be

    - walking
    - cycling
    - swimming
    - youtube videos
    - fitness blender
    - TRX / suspension training
    - bodyweight workouts
    - circuit training
    - weight lifting
  • rsclause
    rsclause Posts: 3,103 Member
    Whatever you do start slow and build. When I started I would go out and run three miles and my knees would protest the next day. When I started walking and gradually transitioned to running no knee pain. After building slowly I can run a half marathon without pain. Let your body adapt and make sure your shoes can support whatever you decide to do.
  • royaltlion
    royaltlion Posts: 2 Member
    Yes, building is good. I have had many setbacks and had to start over a few times. I tend to walk, hike and then increase pace for interval periods.
    I also have done some low impact Leslie sans one tone every zone walk. I have dvd but you might find her on YouTube.
    Also flexibility yoga for beginners with Rodney tee by Gaian helps me with mobility and range of motion when I have been in down time. Might find on youtube too.
    Tracy Anderson might have some beginner stuff on YouTube as well.
  • royaltlion
    royaltlion Posts: 2 Member
    Also, if you happen to live somewhere that is near a curves, that might be a next step. They have a fairly low impact circuit that takes 30 minutes.
    If not, then the cardio above building and slowly using small weights a little and building that too.
    Looks like someone posted Jessica Smith had some weight training videos on youtube

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