What exercises for people over 200?

If you're 200 years old I'd just give up hun. Other than that, I have NO idea

Sorry, that wasn't helpful.

I'm 100kg (about 220lbs) and I don't limit my exercise based on my weight. I can do anything. Running isn't my favorite thing to do but I *shrug* don't limit yourself because of a number.

I started off at 211 lbs and only started walking short distances for 20 to 30 mins every second night for the first few weeks

If you're 200 years old I'd just give up hun. Other than that, I have NO idea

Charming. Really.

Now... to the OP:

I run, I cycle, I swim and I lift weights. I've been doing this for quite some time. I've lost a lot of weight, but am still above 200. I started with walking, but quite quickly started factoring in other exercise.

I ran a half marathon last month (albeit slowly) and am training for my second half.

You can do whatever you want to, lovely. Just take it easy, build up slowly, and listen to your body as you do it. Don't feel your weight holds you back. It is a challenge you can overcome.

Walking away from my half I overheard two quite serious runners. One gestured to a very large girl, coming into the stadium, and made a disparaging comment about her weight. His friend turned to him and said 'you know what, carrying that weight with her, that girl's achievement is incredible - it's so much harder when you're big. She deserves your admiration.'. I wanted to kiss that second bloke.

Go do it. You know you can.

Im over 200 and do zumba, tae bo, lots of walks, weights, rowing machine etc, I don't really let my size stop me at all! As someone else said, I find running a bit hard but am working up to it

A walk for about 30-60 minutes is a good way to start getting your metabolism going and if you can manage a slow paced jog for short periods - that's good too. But don't push yourslef too hard at first. Focus on a goal (either a certain distance or a specific time) and build slowly from each successful goal reached.

Start slow, build your stamina and endurance, and you will see results. They don't come overnight, but I promise if you never quit, you will succeed.

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Good luck!

Walking and Leslie Sansone videos. Both make a great start and aren't too difficult or hard on your joints.

Well, It seems I've started the same way everyone else has, I forgot to mention I've been working on C25K for a few weeks. One thing that I've found holding me back is personal equipment or gym. I cant decide; I should make a pro and cons list.

Also I fond it encouraging that start the same ways you've had and know all of you's have had such great success so far.

C25 is *great*. When you are able to get to a gym, I'd strongly suggest adding some lifting (with good heavy weights, not the girly pastel ones).

For the running, do just make sure you have the right shoes. Your knees will thank you! :-)

yup i started at 232. Things were much much harder.. and I could do a whole lot less of them than I can do now.. but just get started. Start with some of the biggest loser videos. I think you will surprise yourself.

I am slightly over 200 and I ride a stationary bike and I give it hell. Also I have had both knees replaced and in my opinion there is no better exercise for people with joint problems.

I started cycling the 10 miles to work when I weighed over 300lb
I cycle every day. I'm about 280lb+ now

When I started this new way of life I was 241 pounds. My mother-in-law who is 70 was literally walking circles around me when we went on vacation. When I would say i have to sit down and rest she started walking around me in circles, doing jumping jacks, etc...(hurt my feeling but showed me the truth) I became short of breath, chest discomfort, sweating walking probably less than one tenth of a mile at that time, and that was at a very slow pace. I'm 52 years old. Anyway, I had to lose about 20 pounds before I could really get started. I have a heart murmur so I can't just go out there and do what ever I want and a lot of people have cardiac conditions that they don't even know about so please be careful especially if you are over 200 pounds. Listen to your body. If you get short of breath or have chest pain easily don't push yourself outside of a slow pace. This is what i did and am doing to get myself more physically fit again. First of all I lost 20 pounds by eating healthy, I walked short distances at a slow pace gradually picking up speed and distance until I got to a 20 pound loss, After I lost 20 pounds I noticed I no longer get short of breath or have chest pain when I'm walking, even if i'm walking at a fast pace, I can now walk one mile in 20 minutes. I do this 2 x day. My goal is to walk 2 miles in 30 minutes by the end of fall. I'm thinking about adding yoga to my exercise schedule for flexibility and strength training for muscle tone. I am starting to actually like exercise and being active. Two months ago I would have never guessed that I would ever say that. Good luck and don't give up.

I have to agree with the others, don't limit yourself.

I walk,jog,swim, strength train and clean houses 50 hours a week.

Everyone is different but start with what you can do and push yourself a little more each time.

I star ted @ 200 and kept up with the same exercises I like, depending on the weather. I have had 3 surgeries in the last 2 years, but I am doing biking for 20 - 45 - 60 minutes a day(if I can). Mix it up with yoga, not much, because I have to do physical therapy for shoulder and knee (for post surgery). When I wasn't worried about new injuries (shoulder and knee) I was doing water aerobics for 3 hours a week and I LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'd say whatever you LIKE and can do. I'm also an outdoor addict and can't stay inside in the summer. I count, l hour of gardening....(I garden on a hill) and it comes up to quite a few calories. JUST KEEP ACTIVE and make it part of your day.