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IsabellaGiano
IsabellaGiano Posts: 158 Member
edited February 19 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi!
I'm sorry if this will be similar to many other posts..

I started my journey wanting just to lose weight.
now I wish, and I think I can do it, to be also a bit more fit.

I won't go in a gym -really cannot
I won't run -my knees crudely protest

I read here and there about Youtube video suggesting exercise/programs you can do at home?
But, before, I skipped the information since I was not -yet- interested.

Would you be so kind as to suggest me some of those video again?

Thank you in advance!

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  • eldamiano
    eldamiano Posts: 2,667 Member
    Type in anything related - workout video for example. Some good will come.
  • IsabellaGiano
    IsabellaGiano Posts: 158 Member
    Type in anything related - workout video for example. Some good will come.

    thanks!
  • jcraig10
    jcraig10 Posts: 477 Member
    I like using the HasFit videos. They are on youtube but they also have their own website.
  • lilithsrose
    lilithsrose Posts: 752 Member
    Check out the BeFit channel on Youtube. They offer tons of free videos for every fitness level. I'm also a fan of the Nerd Fitness channel.

    You could also check out www.fitnessblender.com. They have a search function that allows you to narrow down searches to beginner levels, exercise type, time available, etc.
  • LKArgh
    LKArgh Posts: 5,178 Member
    If your knees are troubling you and you know this is not a health issue, start by walking. It is the safest and most effective exercise to start getting fit. I do not mean you should not do anything else, but try to add 2-3 long walks in your weekly routine.
  • KariOrtiz2014
    KariOrtiz2014 Posts: 343 Member
    Honestly, at home workout videos are great!! Start somewhere!! I started with Wii games that were for fitness!!
  • IsabellaGiano
    IsabellaGiano Posts: 158 Member
    Check out the BeFit channel on Youtube. They offer tons of free videos for every fitness level. I'm also a fan of the Nerd Fitness channel.

    You could also check out www.fitnessblender.com. They have a search function that allows you to narrow down searches to beginner levels, exercise type, time available, etc.

    Thanks! I didn't spot the search function :) (not joking!)
  • IsabellaGiano
    IsabellaGiano Posts: 158 Member
    If your knees are troubling you and you know this is not a health issue, start by walking. It is the safest and most effective exercise to start getting fit. I do not mean you should not do anything else, but try to add 2-3 long walks in your weekly routine.

    Yes, thank you, I walk every time I can and my legs and butt, even if I still have a lot of fat to go, are quite toned; my upper body instead is very... well, not toned at all, and my belly, well.. :)
    So I was looking for something both general and specific.

    I thank you all very much for your suggestions!
  • lilithsrose
    lilithsrose Posts: 752 Member
    Check out the BeFit channel on Youtube. They offer tons of free videos for every fitness level. I'm also a fan of the Nerd Fitness channel.

    You could also check out www.fitnessblender.com. They have a search function that allows you to narrow down searches to beginner levels, exercise type, time available, etc.

    Thanks! I didn't spot the search function :) (not joking!)

    When you go to the main page (www.fitnessblender.com), hit "Find a Workout." Then, click "Search Workouts" in the top right.
  • IsabellaGiano
    IsabellaGiano Posts: 158 Member
    I truly thank you all!

    This evening was my first time with one of those video, and it felt great :)

    I had an exceptional coach, I must admit... my 6 years-old daughter, that helped me by proposing some exercises of her own... and one was a damned difficult one!!!
    And she helped me again by pushing -really- me down to make me match the figure she proposed me... damn! :):)<3<3<3<3



    (by the way, she wanted me to stand up, legs apart, then down on my hands -legs well stretched, and then I had to make push-ups!!!)

    Anyway, thank you again...

    It's the first time in my whole life that I try to do exercises non by chance (walking, cycling) but because I want to be a better me, and that I feel that I can do it.

    Let's see what happen next :)

    Thank you...
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