Need ideas for low impact - begineer workouts?!

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  • ritzvin
    ritzvin Posts: 2,860 Member
    Rannoch3908 wrote: »
    Any ideas?

    • if gyms are available again in your area: Basic weight training (ie slowly pick up heavy stuff -like a barbell- and put back down again). (as in: https://www.aworkoutroutine.com/the-beginner-weight-training-workout-routine/). The simple compound lifts will also work your core pretty well, especially if currently too weak for the abs-specific exercises (things like sit-ups, planks, mountain climbers,..). If it's not a busy gym time and you stick with only 2-3 sets each of just 1 leg + 1 push + 1 pull, you really can be in and out in not much more than 20 minutes 2 or 3 times per week.. and see a very noticeably difference in how much easier random things are in daily life that require a bit of strength.

    • Cardio, in addition to the cycling, walking: roller-blading, hiking, dancing (post COVID, when we get to do this again), adding short bits of running in with the walking, snow shoeing,...
    • For winter: I'd recommend trail running shoes and/or some carbide spikes for the continued walking. For the bike, you may want to swap out the tires for ones with better cold/wet grip, possibly studded; and some pogies (aka bar mitts) for the handlebars.
  • bmeadows380
    bmeadows380 Posts: 2,981 Member
    mytyglotz wrote: »
    Team Body Project offers some magnificent low-impact workouts :)

    I second this - excellent workouts for beginners, with options for seated workouts as well. And they constantly reinforce that you do what you can do at your own speed and level.



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    Rannoch3908 wrote: »
    Love all these ideas - have been walking and biking every day so far.

    Want to gain some strength/muscle too so when the pounds fall off there is something to see ;-)

    I have never been able to stick with standing in front of a TV or tablet watching and following along to exercises but maybe if they don't have me getting up, then laying down, then up, then laying down and doing a bunch of stuff I can't handle I might do better at sticking with it.

    Team Body Project - looks PERFECT but it costs money - boo.
    Wonder if it can be had free somehow.


    If you sign up for the free version of their website, you can get access to a few more videos than what they have released on Youtube - you don't have to pay for a basic account; its free.

    They also have a Roku channel which is what I use, and when I log in with my free account, I've found other videos I can use, too.
  • frankiesgirlie
    frankiesgirlie Posts: 669 Member
    Lucy Wyndham Reed. Found her on YouTube. I generally like High intensity workouts. But when I need or want a sane workout, I go to her. They’re effective, but she structures them for beginners and has Side by side routines for when you’re ready to kick it up a notch. Plus, she has a great personality.
  • katescurios
    katescurios Posts: 224 Member
    This is a great programme, works like C25K so 9 weeks, 3 x 30 min workouts a week getting progressively harder, but instead of running it’s cardio/core/Glutes. No equipment needed just YouTube, a mat or cushion for under your knees and enough space to move

    https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLzyGqy4hi5yAr4wQImo5HgwZIZ58PVyY-

    You can also sign up for an account on the Our Parks website for free and it tracks your progress so you can record reps and how hard you found it.

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