How can I start working out?

guillainex
guillainex Posts: 8 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Currently I have zero activity. Working out just isn’t my thing but I know in order for a healthy lifestyle I’ll need to start moving my body. Any suggestions on what to start with? Or even how to start? Thank you!

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  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    Try a bunch of different activities and find one you enjoy.
    If you don’t enjoy it you are less likely to stick with it. You don’t have to thinks in terms of traditional exercise either. Things to consider:

    - Skating
    - Cycling
    - Running
    - Walking
    - Lifting weights
    - Exercise videos (try a bunch...not all trainers appeal to everyone)
    - Dancing
    - Martial Arts
    - Group Classes
    - Swimming
    - Sports
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Do something you like...walking, cycling, running, etc. A workout doesn't have to be some crazy thing you're doing in a gym or class or droning away on stationary equipment.

    Most of my exercise is on my bike...I love to cycle, so it's no biggie. I also do some rock climbing here and there and some hiking and swimming and like to shoot hoops with my kids.
  • RunsWithBees
    RunsWithBees Posts: 1,508 Member
    After a lifetime of being sedentary, I started with walking. After I was able to build up better cardiovascular health and do that comfortably, I progressed to hiking and eventually running. Also biking and swimming. I’ll never go back to being sedentary again. My advice is to start with simply walking and slowly but gradually build up distance/speed.
  • jnomadica
    jnomadica Posts: 280 Member
    Do you have anyone in your life who will start with you? I find it’s fun and motivating to work out with a friend. Try whatever sounds fun to you, just make sure to start easy.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Getting out and walking regularly is a great place to start and will help get you used to moving more. It's a low impact, fairly enjoyable form of exercise that makes it fairly sustainable for most people. Many start there and many continue to do nothing for exercise besides walking. I personally started there and built up to higher intensity work.
  • pondee629
    pondee629 Posts: 2,469 Member
    Go for walks. Each week extend your walk. Go on from there.
  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    guillainex wrote: »
    Working out just isn’t my thing

    A couple of general tips for that:
    1) Start with very short workouts, like 5 minutes. That way it doesn't seem like a big deal. Each workout, add a minute or 2. You can also do multiple shorter sessions per day.
    2) Do something every single day. Our bodies are designed to be active. After a few weeks, it will be a habit. :+1:
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