workouts for dummies?

JAGWIRE13579

I am so frustrated with my uncoordinated efforts to workout. Does anyone have a suggestion for a workout routine that provides a muscle building component? I have tried yoga, Pilates, zumba, bar method even free weights and getting the form right is driving me crazy. I don't have the money to hire a trainer or attend classes where someone else can check my form/position so I'm in front of a mirror pausing the disc every second to figure out what I'm supposed to be doing. After several attempts I find I'm still struggling to follow the instructions, keep up with the damn instructors and do the exercise. I already hate to exercise so it doesn't take much to get me to walk away.

I do cardio on a treadmill or bike so I mostly need the resistance exercises. I had a gym membership and I was doing well as long as I could use the weight machines that really control the form and range of motion. I had to let my membership go for financial reasons and my schedule is such that I can only exercise at odd hours so it needs to be something I can do at home. My fitness level is not great so I also need something that starts with a fairly low intensity.

Any helpful suggestions would be appreciated. I'm not sure if my profile is visible to the public so for a point of reference I am a 43yo female I weigh 185lbs down from a highest weight of 283lbs. I have MS so my balance is not great but I have full range of motion and decent flexibility.

MichiganFern

Have you considered resistance band training? I found it less intimidating than starting out with weights, and since so many sets come with handles and bands of different "weights" it was affordable and flexible. There are a ton of different sites with free workouts posted, but I linked a couple below if you want to check them out. I started using the bands when I travelled for work, but I use them a lot at home now when I can't get to the gym. I like the sets that include ankle straps and door anchors because then you can perform most exercises anywhere.

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Mountain-Products-Resistance-Exercise/dp/7245456313/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1388679822&sr=8-6&keywords=resistance+band+handles

http://greatist.com/fitness/resistance-band-exercises

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/wotw10.htm

JAGWIRE13579

Thank you, I will look at that information. If the movements are simple and I don't have to think about where every joint is positioned, every muscle contracted and breathing in a coordinated manner I might be able to handle it. I think that is the big problem, if I have to try and think of 6 things at once, make sure I'm aligned correctly and breath I go into overload.