So out of shape!

Madame_Presidente

Last night at work me and my friends decided to do some lunges and squats down the halls.not very far maybe 20 feet and back. I also went to the gym for the first time in months after work. I brisk walked for 30mins, and I was sweating! I can not believe how sore my thighs are! I’m the past I used to run multiple times a day but that was years ago and 80 lbs ago! I’ve decided that I’m going to try to start making going to the gym for at least 30 mins a part of my “work” on days I’m scheduled to go into town. I don’t want to go crazy with work outs and quit. What’s a good starting point? My goal is to go to the gym at least 3 days a week for 30 mins for the next few weeks to start. Do you guys have any recommendations or better plans?

TavistockToad

that sounds like a good starting point.

see below for a routine to follow:

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1

Madame_Presidente

I did it today before work! 2 miles to start my day. Anybody else think working out first thing before eating breakfast is beneficial? Idk the science behind it. I feel less likely to eat as much after a work out . I supposed it’s just ingrained in me my mother always told me not to eat before sports bc I’d throw up, so I never did.

I’m so thankful for each of you who respond to me. It really helps me stay on track starting out. Especially since I tend to eat when I’m bored or upset. Thank you thank you thank you!

MikePTY

It's normal to feel out of shape when you aren't keeping up with working out regularly. I train at a martial arts gym, and my first work out there, I could do like maybe 25% of the things, and still felt like I was going to die. I have been slowly working my way up over the last month and a half, but it is slow going. I have learned to check pride at the door, and push myself at my own pace, but still be protective of my health and not overdoing it. There are old people and children who are able to outwork me, and I am okay with that. Just push yourself as hard as your body will allow (safely) and you will start to notice a difference.

AnvilHead

katiebeth1632 wrote: »

I did it today before work! 2 miles to start my day. Anybody else think working out first thing before eating breakfast is beneficial? Idk the science behind it. I feel less likely to eat as much after a work out . I supposed it’s just ingrained in me my mother always told me not to eat before sports bc I’d throw up, so I never did.

I’m so thankful for each of you who respond to me. It really helps me stay on track starting out. Especially since I tend to eat when I’m bored or upset. Thank you thank you thank you!

Working out at any time is beneficial. There's certainly nothing wrong with working out before eating, but there are no additional benefits to working out while fasted vs. after a meal. Let personal preference be your guide.

If you're really interested in the science behind it, there's a great research review here that's worth reading: https://weightology.net/fasted-cardio-an-undeserved-good-reputation/

BrianSharpe

katiebeth1632 wrote: »

I did it today before work! 2 miles to start my day. Anybody else think working out first thing before eating breakfast is beneficial? Idk the science behind it. I feel less likely to eat as much after a work out . I supposed it’s just ingrained in me my mother always told me not to eat before sports bc I’d throw up, so I never did.

I’m so thankful for each of you who respond to me. It really helps me stay on track starting out. Especially since I tend to eat when I’m bored or upset. Thank you thank you thank you!

For me the big benefits are that early morning runs & workouts fit my schedule, it's cooler in the summer and it's just a fantastic way to start the day on a positive note. Personally I can't run with food in my stomach, on days that I'm doing longer runs or racing I'll get up extra early to eat something at least a couple of hours before the start.

lorrpb

Walking and lifting are great places to start. Give your body time to adjust to new expectations.