Low impact for a beginner

Jillian 30 day shred!!!

Any Leslie Sansone walking DVD. With her you can walk 2 or 3 miles. Back in 2011 I walked 47 pounds off while doing her aerobic routine. She's a great motivator. And it's low impact.

hi there

what about just walking, get yourself a pedometer...thats how i started i was getting the bus everywhere for small journeys, so once i got the pedometer i realised how many calories I could burn from just doing 10,000 steps a day.

and yes this sounds daunting to begin with and might be difficult with your ankles, but even if u do a couple of thousand steps in a day (i sometimes only a few a bit) then at least its better than you were originally doing....i log all the distances in a spreadsheet and at the end of the month I realise ive walked miles and miles ! and by the end of the month its a major achievement.

im also doing the 30day shred too, they are free on youtube. jillian michaels is really motivating, but there a few push ups, you could just jog on the spot or something else whilst they do those things, just swap what you cant do on the vid with something else or just walk on the spot...

good luck

I would say the pool....also walking.....does not have to be far but every little bit makes a difference! if you have Comcast as your cable provider they have some great low-impact work outs ondemand that are great!!!

definitely pool. and moving more and more each time in. I also vote for Leslie Sansone videos. I have the 2 mile walk and the five mile walk. At first I could not keep up with her, but just did what I could, but as I have become more fit, I am finding it an equally good workout.

I have a bum knee, so a water aerobics class has been the best exercise for me (3 times a week). We all enjoy the music, enjoy chatting with one another before/after the class, and even go to lunch together once a month. My pool is closed now for maintenance, and I am missing it so much!
The best exercise is one that is fun and doesn't make you curse the clock because time is moving too slowly. My pool offers lap walking, too--great for people who can't swim, or don't like putting their faces in the water.

Try walking and body weight exercises to build up stamina and basic muscle strength. As time goes on you will be able to walk faster and longer and you'll find that things like just getting up and down aren't as difficult anymore. Don't be discouraged if you get winded quickly and are sore the next day. You'll get better everytime you do it.

Walking, buy a treadmill if the outside isn't an option and walk. It is the most basic thing we all do just some don't do it enough. I like the pool idea for what you have mentioned but that is only if you have easy access to one. If you have to complete work your day around going to a public pool then you may not stick with it. The key is to find something that is maintainable for all parts of you and your life.

I did really well with The Biggest Loser DVDs. They are meant for absolute beginners, but will still give you a nice challenge, and progress you well.

The Biggest Loser: Cardio Max
The Biggest Loser: Power Sculpt

I highly recommend them. They're available on iTunes or on video

Check out YouTube. There's something for everybody including the physically impaired. I've been using a LI workout from fitness blender there. But overall, the pool is a great way to get your heart rate up.

Agree to avoid Jillian Michaels if you have pre-existing problems and a lot of weight to lose.

I previewed Leslie Sansone's vids, and they seem great.

Re walking: ensure you have really great support around your feet and ankles. If you've had no activity recently, and you have a lot to lose, would introduce it slowly. Every 1 lb of weight is 3 lbs of pressure on joints, standing; with speed & movement, that pressure is increased. If your joints aren't great, and they're exposed to too much pressure before your connective tissues have had time to adapt, even walking can cause injuries. That's not a reason not to work up to the recommendations for 30-60 mins of daily activity - just an argument for a careful introduction. Here's an 'absolute beginner's guide to walking', from about.com: http://walking.about.com/cs/beginners/a/blhowschedule.htm .

Swimming, absolutely.

T-Tapp fifteen minute workout... low impact and really great results.

Jillian 30 day shred!!!

Is this a joke? Why would you set someone up for disappointment?

Please DO NOT do jillian michaels 30 day shred. The workout is brutal for any beginner.

I loved doing Leslie Sansone Walking Dvd's. I lost my first 40lbs with it doing the dvds on a regular basis. They are easy, low impact on joints, but still challenging enough that you will get a work out. You could always start walking to 1 mile, then add another, etc. You will definitely see the exercises paying off and you will notice progression with your workouts.

There are a ton of videos on Youtube if you look her up - you can get an idea of what some of her videos are like. I often find them at walmart for like $10.00 so they are really cheap.

There are a set of bicycle pedals they sell so you can sit and pedal, some models can be used for arms too

I agree with just walking or swimming since those are readily available to you.

Netflix streaming no longer offers exercise videos (I was very upset when they discontinued this, but it has been unavailable for a while), but YouTube is a great resource for free workouts! YouTube even has some of Leslie Sansone's videos if you want to look into her method before actually purchasing (just search her name)! Her 'Walk Away The Pounds' series are really great! She varies walks between 1-5 miles (at least) so that you choose how far you want to walk depending on what video you do and also gives you ideas to increase or decrease intensity based on your fitness level! Something you can really change with! It has very few steps (very basic) to remember as well so you don't have to be coordinated or remember a lot of things to do it either! Plus no equipment is needed although once you have built up to it, you could incorporate in hand weights or wrist/ankle weights.

Good luck to you! You will be glad you have embarked upon this journey! It can be daunting and scary at times, but just have faith and confidence in yourself because you can do anything you set your mind to! Congrats for making this first step! It really is the hardest!