It's not really getting easier
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Theoldguy1 wrote: »moonbeams896 wrote: »On YouTube, look for Pahla B Fitness. She has both seated and standing workouts, and they're easily modified for your personal capabilities.
I've been doing her youtube videos everyday and she's really great! Most of her videos are 20-25 min. I feel a little guilty not doing more, but she's quite adamant that this is really all you need to get fit and toned. And I do work up a pretty good sweat everytime. It's ok that I don't do more?
Glad it is working for you, but a 20-25 minute video a few times a week will not be what many need to get to their definition of "fit and toned".
All the way to "fit and toned"? Probably not.
Good on-ramp for someone who is just starting out working toward "fit and toned", after a long period of inactivity, or with other factors that have caused limited current workout capabilities? Possibly.
If starting from zero or nearby, gotta start somewhere, and intense daily, lengthy exercise is not going to be the answer, to start.
You're right, though, in the larger sense: It will likely take more than a beginner-friendly 20-25 minute workout in the longer run. Sounds like OP is already seeing progress in her capabilities: That suggests the on-ramp is working.
Having started from zero in my 40s, gradual progress was a decent strategy, IMO. I'm not any kind of elite athlete or fitness model now, for sure, but I think in the realm that some might be considered "fit and toned". (People have used those words, unprovoked by me, about me. 🤷♀️ (But for sure I don't satisfy my own expectations for "fit", nonetheless. 😆 Don't care about "toned" at all. Reasonably strong and capable? Yes. Toned? No.))
If her experience is like mine, the starting forms of exercise will get to feeling too easy, unchallenging, boring . . . and she'll move on to new challenges at that point. It can be an almost automatic progression, if a person keeps going, doesn't give up. That kind of progression can lead to "fit and toned" for sure, because I've seen others unquestionably reach that status after modest starts that lifelong or long-term fit people might scoff at.1 -
Theoldguy1 wrote: »moonbeams896 wrote: »On YouTube, look for Pahla B Fitness. She has both seated and standing workouts, and they're easily modified for your personal capabilities.
I've been doing her youtube videos everyday and she's really great! Most of her videos are 20-25 min. I feel a little guilty not doing more, but she's quite adamant that this is really all you need to get fit and toned. And I do work up a pretty good sweat everytime. It's ok that I don't do more?
Glad it is working for you, but a 20-25 minute video a few times a week will not be what many need to get to their definition of "fit and toned".
All the way to "fit and toned"? Probably not.
Good on-ramp for someone who is just starting out working toward "fit and toned", after a long period of inactivity, or with other factors that have caused limited current workout capabilities? Possibly.
If starting from zero or nearby, gotta start somewhere, and intense daily, lengthy exercise is not going to be the answer, to start.
You're right, though, in the larger sense: It will likely take more than a beginner-friendly 20-25 minute workout in the longer run. Sounds like OP is already seeing progress in her capabilities: That suggests the on-ramp is working.
Having started from zero in my 40s, gradual progress was a decent strategy, IMO. I'm not any kind of elite athlete or fitness model now, for sure, but I think in the realm that some might be considered "fit and toned". (People have used those words, unprovoked by me, about me. 🤷♀️ (But for sure I don't satisfy my own expectations for "fit", nonetheless. 😆 Don't care about "toned" at all. Reasonably strong and capable? Yes. Toned? No.))
If her experience is like mine, the starting forms of exercise will get to feeling too easy, unchallenging, boring . . . and she'll move on to new challenges at that point. It can be an almost automatic progression, if a person keeps going, doesn't give up. That kind of progression can lead to "fit and toned" for sure, because I've seen others unquestionably reach that status after modest starts that lifelong or long-term fit people might scoff at.
It's not exactly "beginner" exercise, but it is for someone slightly older than myself. I do think I'll be able to move on, but I'm not looking for that bikini bod. I'm in my 40s, I wouldn't feel comfortable in a bikini anyway
Primarily, I want to lose weight and build some strength. I still can't get through some of the heavy weight videos she does (holding the weights the whole time - I do finish without). Sure, eventually I might move on from her. Or I might incorporate more. Right now, I'm just happy that I've found something I can do EVERY. DAMN. DAY! It's not something I've EVER been able to do before. 1 -
moonbeams896 wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »moonbeams896 wrote: »On YouTube, look for Pahla B Fitness. She has both seated and standing workouts, and they're easily modified for your personal capabilities.
I've been doing her youtube videos everyday and she's really great! Most of her videos are 20-25 min. I feel a little guilty not doing more, but she's quite adamant that this is really all you need to get fit and toned. And I do work up a pretty good sweat everytime. It's ok that I don't do more?
Glad it is working for you, but a 20-25 minute video a few times a week will not be what many need to get to their definition of "fit and toned".
All the way to "fit and toned"? Probably not.
Good on-ramp for someone who is just starting out working toward "fit and toned", after a long period of inactivity, or with other factors that have caused limited current workout capabilities? Possibly.
If starting from zero or nearby, gotta start somewhere, and intense daily, lengthy exercise is not going to be the answer, to start.
You're right, though, in the larger sense: It will likely take more than a beginner-friendly 20-25 minute workout in the longer run. Sounds like OP is already seeing progress in her capabilities: That suggests the on-ramp is working.
Having started from zero in my 40s, gradual progress was a decent strategy, IMO. I'm not any kind of elite athlete or fitness model now, for sure, but I think in the realm that some might be considered "fit and toned". (People have used those words, unprovoked by me, about me. 🤷♀️ (But for sure I don't satisfy my own expectations for "fit", nonetheless. 😆 Don't care about "toned" at all. Reasonably strong and capable? Yes. Toned? No.))
If her experience is like mine, the starting forms of exercise will get to feeling too easy, unchallenging, boring . . . and she'll move on to new challenges at that point. It can be an almost automatic progression, if a person keeps going, doesn't give up. That kind of progression can lead to "fit and toned" for sure, because I've seen others unquestionably reach that status after modest starts that lifelong or long-term fit people might scoff at.
It's not exactly "beginner" exercise, but it is for someone slightly older than myself. I do think I'll be able to move on, but I'm not looking for that bikini bod. I'm in my 40s, I wouldn't feel comfortable in a bikini anyway Primarily, I want to lose weight and build some strength. I still can't get through some of the heavy weight videos she does (holding the weights the whole time - I do finish without). Sure, eventually I might move on from her. Or I might incorporate more. Right now, I'm just happy that I've found something I can do EVERY. DAMN. DAY! It's not something I've EVER been able to do before.
I think that's wonderful, perfect. Keep up the great enthusiasm and progress. Doing things you can enjoy, all along the way, is a really powerful strategy, I think.
Best wishes for accomplishing your long term goals, and finding some great benefits along the way!
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moonbeams896 wrote: »
It's not exactly "beginner" exercise, but it is for someone slightly older than myself. I do think I'll be able to move on, but I'm not looking for that bikini bod. I'm in my 40s, I wouldn't feel comfortable in a bikini anyway Primarily, I want to lose weight and build some strength. I still can't get through some of the heavy weight videos she does (holding the weights the whole time - I do finish without). Sure, eventually I might move on from her. Or I might incorporate more. Right now, I'm just happy that I've found something I can do EVERY. DAMN. DAY! It's not something I've EVER been able to do before.
The main thing is that you have got into the habit of exercising regularly and pushing yourself. Progress will come.
As for the bikini bod - I thought that, too. I was bitten by the fitness bug in 2016 and lost a lot of weight. I have been doing serious weight training since the start of 2020. The aim has nothing to do with aesthetics. I don't have what most people would classify as a bikini bod but guess what? I wore a bikini in public (for the first time since the age of 18) on a trip away last month and I felt quite comfortable and confident in it. I'm 52.
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SnifterPug wrote: »moonbeams896 wrote: »
It's not exactly "beginner" exercise, but it is for someone slightly older than myself. I do think I'll be able to move on, but I'm not looking for that bikini bod. I'm in my 40s, I wouldn't feel comfortable in a bikini anyway Primarily, I want to lose weight and build some strength. I still can't get through some of the heavy weight videos she does (holding the weights the whole time - I do finish without). Sure, eventually I might move on from her. Or I might incorporate more. Right now, I'm just happy that I've found something I can do EVERY. DAMN. DAY! It's not something I've EVER been able to do before.
The main thing is that you have got into the habit of exercising regularly and pushing yourself. Progress will come.
As for the bikini bod - I thought that, too. I was bitten by the fitness bug in 2016 and lost a lot of weight. I have been doing serious weight training since the start of 2020. The aim has nothing to do with aesthetics. I don't have what most people would classify as a bikini bod but guess what? I wore a bikini in public (for the first time since the age of 18) on a trip away last month and I felt quite comfortable and confident in it. I'm 52.
That's awesome! Good for you!! I've been overweight my entire life and have NEVER worn a bikini. I can't imagine doing so now, but I guess nothing's impossible. I'll just be glad if I can get into a normal weight range
And yes, I'm so excited that I don't MIND exercising. It's all about mindset and this is a HUGE step for me. This weekend, I didn't exercise, partly pain, partly hosting for 4th of July stuff and I feel really crappy today. Glad the holiday is over and I can't get back to my normal routine.1 -
I've been doing "go you chicken fat go". It's about 7 minutes, usually three repetitions of it is good for a hundred calories or so of burn. You can find it on youtube, and make it more energetic (as I do) or less as you are able.1
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