Full body workout for beginners (and my obese self)

ScarletFyre

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sarahharmintx

If you prefer a visual form to follow, check your library for DVDs before you make the committment to purchase.

sammniamii

I like alot of these options, but I do have to limit my up & down (on the floor, back up) like the 30 day shred. I have worsening hip & lower back issues that will put me in tears in a few minutes. I just don't understand - if I'm losing weight, then why am I in more pain than before? Blarg blarg blarg... more walking for me.

zashatamudio

When I started working out, I got yoga videos from the library and it was awesome! The toning ones by yoga zone were the best (some are on youtube). Yoga and cardio are good, but weight lifting is great cuz you can actually see/feel your muscles getting stronger, and its really good for your metabolism.

Now I go to the YMCA and do the y-bar/toning classes where we do a routine with weights in a class (way more fun than at home alone), coupled with one of those 12 week running programs (week 1 - walk 10, run 1, walk 4, etc. week 2 - walk 10, run 2, walk 2, etc.)

I like this youtube cuz its a good routine, you don't need much equipment, it explains the movements well and it gives you the time to do it (instead of other weight videos which just show you what to do), but its the same routine x4 and there's no music, so just play your own music!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPgKYsknKw4&feature=relmfu

Good luck!

P.s. When you start doing strength exercises (or any exercise really) - GO EASY!!! You have a buildup of lactic acid in your muscles (muscle energy waste product that causes muscle aches), so the first time is going to hurt 2 days later so make sure you ease into it. All the exercises should feel only a little challenging the first one or two times. After that you can go harder and you'll only be a little sore, but it'll feel goooooood.

csplatt

Jillian michaels 30 day shred. Start with workout 1 until it gets easier, then move to workout 2, then eventually 3. Or maybe find s biggest loser dvd?

jensfitpal2012

JM 30DS dvd and ZUMBA

chelle_fri

STRETCH AND WARM UP FIRST!

30 Jumping Jacks
20 Squats
30 Crunches
10 Push Ups
60 second Arm Circles
20 Walking Lunges
30 Windmills
20 Dumbbell Rows (10 each arm)
15 second Plank
60 second Flutter kicks (pulses)
30 squat & arm extensions
60 second mountain climber
10 Push Ups
60 Tricep extensions (30 each)
60 second Wall Sit with bicep curls

Repeat 2-3 times, pushing harder and longer on each exercise

SWilkins75

Thank you so much for all of the replies! I have never gotten such a good response! I am definitely bookmarking this so I can look into all of this stuff. Very glad that all of this advice is helping others as well. It is VERY much appreciated!

ForeverChasingTheSunsets

The best results are circuit training.

Search YouTube for dumbell strength exercises. Buy a cheap skipping rope and you are set.

Chest, back, shoulders and arms one day. Glutes, legs and core the next day. Here is a sample of one for you.

3lb Bicep curls, both arms or alternating, 12 repeats/2 sets (30 second rest in between sets)
30 second skip rope

3lb Chest flies, 12 repeats/2 sets (30 second rest in between sets)
10 jumping jacks

3lb Overhead Press, 12 repeats/2 sets (30 second rest in betwen sets)
30 second jump rope


This is just an example.

WendyTerry420

I like the 30 day shred..you can start out at your pace and your gradually incline to the next workouts within the month..definatly has good strength and cardio together

This!!!

if you are heavier this is NOT a beginners workout... I failed this many times and became discouraged ... I won't say I won't try it again, but it's hard on the knees.

I did the C25k before I got started, but if you can do cardio for 30 minutes, then you can do the 30 Day shred. You do need enough stamina to last. Or you can just keep trying it until you get through it all.

AnneC77

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