HELP im lazy and want advice!

kelseyjsnyder

I am very lazy but ready to change it. Im 22 years old and have never really gotten into exersizing. I need some ideas of
1, fun ways to exersize
2. any great exersizes
3. great support groups that are actually active
I really dont know anything about exersizing. My family has always been couch potatoes. I cant go to a gym because the closest one is over 20 miles one way from my house and I cant afford the gas money babysitter money and membership money. I dont much care for the exersize videos either.
I truly appriciate any and all advise/help!
So excited I am now able to get into the Message Boards and start recieving Great Support!
Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bearkisses

I really enjoy classes, but since you are on a budget maybe you can download some apps instead. Try fitocracy or Nike Training Club.

GiveMeCoffee

What do you like to do besides sit on the couch? Do you like to walk, play any sports, dance? Find something that gets you up and moving that you enjoy.

I found I love to get on my bike and just ride, I forget about everything else and just focus on myself. I also found I love lifting it's a great stress reliever, and a punching bag is fun especially if my husband is annoying me

kelseyjsnyder

Well I love riding my bike as well i hate the cold weather though cause my body starts ACHING being outside and I really am in need of something I can do with a 4 Year old with me.
I have asked my husband to buy me a treadmill(even if it is a cheap $200 from walmart) because i like to walk (again not in the cold) but he thinks it is a waste of money. When we lived near a gym he said the same thing though that it was a waste of money because we can go outside and it can be our gym.

kelseyjsnyder

I really enjoy classes, but since you are on a budget maybe you can download some apps instead. Try fitocracy or Nike Training Club.

Thanks ill look those up when i get off work today

kelseyjsnyder

and a punching bag is fun especially if my husband is annoying me

LOL thats hilarious

AndyRogan

Download some music onto your phone/ipod, and get out walking.
The music will distract you so you don't feel bored, and the beats will encourage you to keep going.

Once you get going, it gets easier

GiveMeCoffee

Well I love riding my bike as well i hate the cold weather though cause my body starts ACHING being outside and I really am in need of something I can do with a 4 Year old with me.
I have asked my husband to buy me a treadmill(even if it is a cheap $200 from walmart) because i like to walk (again not in the cold) but he thinks it is a waste of money. When we lived near a gym he said the same thing though that it was a waste of money because we can go outside and it can be our gym.

If you love riding a bike but can't take the cold you can get an inexpensive stationary bike. Or you want to do something with your 4 year old, put on some music and get up and dance around the house for 30 minutes. It's only a waste of money if you don't use it, but if you use it think of how much you are saving in doctor visits later.

mccindy72

check into crossfit training online. Short bursts of different exercises to keep you interested, and you mentally know you only have a few reps to get through each part and then on to the next. You can do them at home. Buy some light hand weight and use them not just for your arms but when you are doing squats and lunges too. Resistance bands are fairly inexpensive, easy to use at home.

april1445

TRY 30 DAY SHRED!!! Level 1 is free on YouTube--it's challenging, time efficient, motivating, and makes a difference pretty quickly. It will get you going to start other things. Jillian Michaels is very good at her job.

trijoe

In a way you answered your own question. You must find something you like to do. It's pretty much that simple. If you don't know what you like to do, then as sarcastic as this sounds? You now get the joy of figuring yourself out! WOOT!!!

I was in your shoes about 7 or 8 years ago. Couldn't do the gym, don't much enjoy weight training, and had 3 very young children at home while my wife worked shamefully long hours. What to do what to do.

I got a used 3 seat walking stroller, loaded the children into it, and just started walking. We also got a used treadmill (you'd be surprised what you can find on ebay and craig's list). I'd get the children situated where I could see them, turn on some music, then walk on the treadmill. Or load them in the stroller and go out into The Great Outdoors.

Just the simple act of walking. I took to it. Eventually I sped the treadmill up and started jogging. A few months later, as I had my walking routine down solid, we bought a used stationary bike. I took to that, too. Before too long, it's a year or so later, I'd lost roughly 50 pounds, and my wife celebrated by buying us matching bikes.

Things kept progressing, and before I knew it, I was signing up for local running and triathlon races. I've clearly found my joy. Truth is, a day without a workout is a day when I feel uncomfortable. Some days, there's just nothing better on Earth than a bike ride. But it all started with those simple joyful walks.

I have a motto: "If it's not fun, I'm not doing it." I live and breathe it. You can do the same. But like you said, you have to figure out what you like to do. Experiment. There is a wide world of activities open to you. I wish you well discovering which activities bring you joy.

rie_q

Zombies, Run is a great running game. It plays in between music tracks and keeps me entertained.

Ninkyou

Walking and Hiking did WONDERS for me. I also found Zumba to be really fun.


You just have to try all sorts of things and see what you like/what holds your attention.

kelseyjsnyder

I actually bought 30 day shred and tried to do it but i live in a trailor and everytime i did a jumping jack or anything my stuff was falling off the walls and the house was shaking and i kept hitting the cealing* fan with my head and hands(owweee lol) but i did enjoy it when i could do it. I tried rearranging my living room to make it so i could do it in a different area and it didnt work

nklp

If you love riding a bike but can't take the cold you can get an inexpensive stationary bike. Or you want to do something with your 4 year old, put on some music and get up and dance around the house for 30 minutes. It's only a waste of money if you don't use it, but if you use it think of how much you are saving in doctor visits later.

^^ THIS Health is priceless, and teaching your 4 year old how to be active is such an important lesson! Dancing with your kid is great fun and great for both of you - you can also try to join in with games like tag, or invite his friends round and play stuck in the mud. When I was very little my mum used to take me swimming, too, which I loved back then, but I know it's hard getting into a swimming costume now we're old enough for body worries!

I hate exercise too, and I'm very very out of shape, so I'm starting small and working my way up to where I want to be. This is my 'exercise calendar' for 2013/2014:

December = 30 day squat challenge

January = 30 day ab challenge (doing 250 squats additionally every day)

February = 30 day arm challenge (doing 250 squats, 2 minutes planking, 200 crunches, and 65 leg raises additionally every day)

March = Pop Pilates 4 week challenge for beginners

April = 30 day shred

May = Couch to 5k challenge (while doing 30 mins of blogilates every day)

June = Stay devoted to running, work on speed, stamina and distance (while doing 30 mins of blogilates every day)

July = Keep pushing yourself and aim to get to 8k comfortably (while doing 30 mins of blogilates every day)

By August I want to =
- Do 60 mins of Pop Pilates every other day.
- Run 5 miles every other day (in 30 minutes or less)
+ Climb Ben Nevis
+ Do a 10K run.

Wilhellmina

Well I love riding my bike as well i hate the cold weather though cause my body starts ACHING being outside and I really am in need of something I can do with a 4 Year old with me.
I have asked my husband to buy me a treadmill(even if it is a cheap $200 from walmart) because i like to walk (again not in the cold) but he thinks it is a waste of money. When we lived near a gym he said the same thing though that it was a waste of money because we can go outside and it can be our gym.

Despite of what your husband says, what do you think? I can't imagine he's the only one who decides? After all we are talking here about your well being. Hospitals bills are more expensive and if they could have been prevented a true waste!

kelseyjsnyder

Thanks everyone! Is there any inexpensive equipment/stuff that could help?
Things ive thought of:
Pedometer
walking/running shoes
headphones for my phone(for music)(and then from there good ways to play music on a android smartphone preferably free)
journal for logging everything(i plan to use MFP and also hand log it all)
treadmill or stationary bike(if i can talk the hubby into it or find one very cheap)

kelseyjsnyder

Walking and Hiking did WONDERS for me. I also found Zumba to be really fun.


You just have to try all sorts of things and see what you like/what holds your attention.

I have heard people mention Zumba but have no idea what it is. What is zumba?

also I have no internet at home so anything involving a computer and stuff is out i can only sometimes get my cellphone to work at home.

GiveMeCoffee

You can get an exercise bike for under $100 at walmart. Or check craigslist.

Ninkyou

Walking and Hiking did WONDERS for me. I also found Zumba to be really fun.


You just have to try all sorts of things and see what you like/what holds your attention.

I have heard people mention Zumba but have no idea what it is. What is zumba?

also I have no internet at home so anything involving a computer and stuff is out i can only sometimes get my cellphone to work at home.

Zumba is a form of Dance that's geared specifically for exercise. It's mostly like Salsa/Merengue moves and the like, usually set to latin music, but if you search for zumba on youtube, you'll find all sorts of dances that include like Shakira, Pitbull, Black Eyed Peas, etc. It's alot of fun and burns the calories.

EDITED to add, there's Xbox and Wii Zumba games to play as well if you have those gaming systems.... not sure about Playstation.

Annie_01

There is a child's song called "Head Shoulders Knees and Toes"...kids love doing that song. While it might not build muscles for you it will at least get you moving...if done fast enough...a little cardio.

I have joint and stomach issues which prevent me from doing a lot of things. What I did however was find things that worked for me. I have a couple of yoga stretching hour long videos that I alternate every morning. I use resistance bands for upper body and researched muscle and joint strengthening exercises until I found enough to put together a routine.

I started out walking until it caused more hip problems. I now use a home rower (inexpensive at around $140) that I love. Most of my cardio comes from that.

In short...do some research online...it can get confusing...but just keep working until you find what you can do.

BTW I also ran found a few seated cardio routines that I am going to add. This way I can change up my cardio without pounding my joints.

Annie_01

Thanks everyone! Is there any inexpensive equipment/stuff that could help?
Things ive thought of:
Pedometer
walking/running shoes
headphones for my phone(for music)(and then from there good ways to play music on a android smartphone preferably free)
journal for logging everything(i plan to use MFP and also hand log it all)
treadmill or stationary bike(if i can talk the hubby into it or find one very cheap)

I use this...

http://www.amazon.com/Stamina-Body-Glider-Rowing-Machine/dp/B000AMUFPS

and these...

http://www.amazon.com/Bodylastics-Resistance-Stackable-components-resistance/dp/B006NY7PVO/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1388235995&sr=1-2&keywords=resistance+bands

I love my bands!

SassyCalyGirl

my advice-stop being lazy

you have a lot of excuses and not ONE of them is good. Get up off the sofa during commercials and do some calisthenics (push ups, sit ups, crunches, shadow boxing, butt kicks, skaters, etc) if you really want to change YOU WILL.

kbmnurse

Start with a CD-30 Day Shred by Jillian Michaels. Only cost about $15 and well worth it. Walking is free and a great way to lose weight as long as you walk at a fast pace. Slap some music on and get going. STOP making excuses.

Ralthor125

Do you have a smart phone? If so there is an app call "Zombies, Run!". It is a way to entertain yourself while just running/biking. It will keep your mind off the exercise and will be more like playing a game. https://www.zombiesrungame.com/

When I first started exercising, I really hated it, but with time and consistency, it becomes a part of who you are and you grow to love it.

Annie_01

my advice-stop being lazy

you have a lot of excuses and not ONE of them is good. Get up off the sofa during commercials and do some calisthenics (push ups, sit ups, crunches, shadow boxing, butt kicks, skaters, etc) if you really want to change YOU WILL.

I used to be one of those lazy people...it is a choice. One day I made the choice to not be lazy. It was tough at first...now not being lazy is the easiest choice that I make every day.

That choice has changed my life. At 61 I am the fittest that I have ever been...well at least for a long long time. Last night for the first time in decades...I touched the floor with straight legs (well...my feet were about 2 feet apart...but in my world...that counts). I was elated!

On occasions I workout with my 28 year old son....I out last him!! I am more flexable...and I don't whine as much! (granted...my exercises are not as strenuous as his...but still...)

sprale

If you have a mall or a big store near by, then when it is too cold outside to walk, you can walk around the mall/store. No need to buy anything; just walk around. That is something you can do with your kid, too.

MelissaPhippsFeagins

I have 4 kids, although they are all old enough to either hit the trail with me or stay at home with a teenager in charge of the 7 yo while I'm gone hiking or walking. I know it's cold, but don't let that be an excuse. I walk in the snow because I 'm committed to the dog and she's committed to walking. LOL! Bundle your 4 yo up and yourself up and head for the nearest playground. There's an elementary school somewhere closer than there is a gym, I'd bet. If it's close enough, walk there if not, drive. Then play your heart out with your child. You'll be exercising and giving your kid priceless memories. Once you've done this for several weeks two things will happen: spring will come and the weather will be warmer, making it more fun and easier to do the above and your husband will see that you are committed to exercising 3-4 times/week making a stationary bike or a treadmill seem like a more reasonable purchase. Good luck to you!!! You can do this!!!

darrensurrey

I'm lazy too and get motivated by visualising (all the time) my ultimate goal. I also tend to do things I enjoy. It's about making yourself more active whilst avoiding eating too much (of everything - so you can eat nice stuff, too).

Do you enjoy fresh air and outdoors? Go for a walk with some friends. Perhaps take up a sport whether it's tennis or something more extreme. It doesn't have to be in a formal setting. For instance, buy some £10 tennis rackets and a ball, head to your nearest park and knock the ball between you and a friend.

gmoneycole

#1 don't be lazy any more. Try lots of different activities inside and out and find out what you like and what time of day works best for you. Find something you enjoy and you feel terrific after doing it. With my workouts I enjoy them because of the way they make me feel when I'm done. Work something into your routine and you'll be happy you did! Good luck!

randomtai

Stop being lazy and making excuses. :grumble: