What are the best exercises to start with besides walking?

MissGeorgiaPeachy
MissGeorgiaPeachy Posts: 315 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I am just starting over again and I was wondering which exercises are the best to ease into besides walking. I've made time for walking in the mornings before work and I was looking for other exercises to do on my lunch break (since I work from home) that would be most beneficial until I build up to something more fast pace?

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  • Peanutmanak47
    Peanutmanak47 Posts: 75 Member
    Swimming is a very good exercise for any size person.
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  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    Whatever appeals to you, honestly. Do things that you enjoy and find fun.

    Zumba, weight lifting, wii sports, dance lessons, riding a bike, etc. Whatever gets you moving and will keep you motivated to stay active.
  • PaulHalicki
    PaulHalicki Posts: 576 Member
    Ride a bicycle. It's great to explore around your neighborhood. Maybe there's a place you can have some lunch; if you ride there you can afford the calories to actually eat a full lunch.
  • MissGeorgiaPeachy
    MissGeorgiaPeachy Posts: 315 Member
    PaulHalicki wrote: »
    Ride a bicycle. It's great to explore around your neighborhood. Maybe there's a place you can have some lunch; if you ride there you can afford the calories to actually eat a full lunch.

    I really love this idea!
  • zoober
    zoober Posts: 226 Member
    If your knees can handle it, walking up flights of stairs can be beneficial and easy to arrange, no special equipment needed. Unless you live in a one-level place, then it's not that easy. B)
  • SingRunTing
    SingRunTing Posts: 2,604 Member
    LoraF83 wrote: »
    Whatever appeals to you, honestly. Do things that you enjoy and find fun.

    Zumba, weight lifting, wii sports, dance lessons, riding a bike, etc. Whatever gets you moving and will keep you motivated to stay active.

    +1

    Find something that you love to do. Then exercising will be something that you look forward to doing.
  • ShellyBell999
    ShellyBell999 Posts: 1,482 Member
    I use resistance and strength training exercises

    I suggest you invest in some bands and dumbbells ranging in weight from 10-35lb

    Bands are easy to use at work and the dumbbells are great at home.

    There are many youtube videos that show you how to use the items effectively.

    Good Luck!

  • brandi_84
    brandi_84 Posts: 1,963 Member
    Jumping rope.
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    I advise trying different things until you discover what you like. There are tons of different kinds of exercise out there. Get on YouTube and try some of the videos. Get on Craigslist and find some videos for cheap. If you have a gym membership, try some of the classes, or strength training (ie weight lifting).
  • ciacyrus29
    ciacyrus29 Posts: 109 Member
    I am reading a book by Deepra Chopra and he says that exercise for anyone beginning or who are fuller figured should not be strenuous. Actually you should only exercise a little each day. He says that by doing a little each day, you build up your momentum but you also are less likely to get disappointed in what your doing.
    I found that besides walking, whenever I can get to they gym or can borrow one - I bike, swimming is wonderful, using the elliptical is great also yoga is great for mind, body and spirit. If you love to dance, take zumba or belly dancing - the key is just staying active. Have fun, don't over do - don't focus on how many calories and if the scale is moving - between eating right and some exercise all will be in balance.
  • MissGeorgiaPeachy
    MissGeorgiaPeachy Posts: 315 Member
    Thanks everyone! These are some really great ideas. I do have a Wii Fit and I ordered a couple of exercisey games. I love the bike riding idea so I need to invest in one soon. That would definitely not be boring.
  • MissGeorgiaPeachy
    MissGeorgiaPeachy Posts: 315 Member
    ciacyrus29 wrote: »
    I am reading a book by Deepra Chopra and he says that exercise for anyone beginning or who are fuller figured should not be strenuous. Actually you should only exercise a little each day. He says that by doing a little each day, you build up your momentum but you also are less likely to get disappointed in what your doing.
    I found that besides walking, whenever I can get to they gym or can borrow one - I bike, swimming is wonderful, using the elliptical is great also yoga is great for mind, body and spirit. If you love to dance, take zumba or belly dancing - the key is just staying active. Have fun, don't over do - don't focus on how many calories and if the scale is moving - between eating right and some exercise all will be in balance.

    ^This! This is pretty much why I brought it up. Sure I want to lose a ton of weight, but I don't want to do it the wrong way or over work myself to the point where I'm hurting too badly to keep it up and get discouraged.

  • MissGeorgiaPeachy
    MissGeorgiaPeachy Posts: 315 Member
    ciacyrus29 wrote: »
    I am reading a book by Deepra Chopra and he says that exercise for anyone beginning or who are fuller figured should not be strenuous. Actually you should only exercise a little each day. He says that by doing a little each day, you build up your momentum but you also are less likely to get disappointed in what your doing.
    I found that besides walking, whenever I can get to they gym or can borrow one - I bike, swimming is wonderful, using the elliptical is great also yoga is great for mind, body and spirit. If you love to dance, take zumba or belly dancing - the key is just staying active. Have fun, don't over do - don't focus on how many calories and if the scale is moving - between eating right and some exercise all will be in balance.

    ^This! This is pretty much why I brought it up. Sure I want to lose a ton of weight, but I don't want to do it the wrong way or over work myself to the point where I'm hurting too badly to keep it up and get discouraged.

  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    jennifer_417 wrote: »
    I advise trying different things until you discover what you like. There are tons of different kinds of exercise out there. Get on YouTube and try some of the videos. Get on Craigslist and find some videos for cheap. If you have a gym membership, try some of the classes, or strength training (ie weight lifting).

    This^

    You local library will have videos too. Netflix (by mail) is another route. Some cable providers have fitness channels.

    Keep trying new things until you find what you like. This will make you more consistent.

    If you are not sure of a fitness DVDs level....look them up on a site that sells that genre exclusively (tons of info) ...www. totalfitnessdvds.com or www.collagevideo.com
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    Swimming.

    Burns calories like crazy.

    Works all the muscles. Swimmers are toned!

    Easy on joints.

    No hot/sweaty feeling.

    Being fat doesn't hold you back in the pool.

    Clears your mind.

    IMO, there isn't anything better than swimming. :)
  • ImmaZombie
    ImmaZombie Posts: 84
    I absolutely love zumba. I just stream youtube to my tv and dance to the zumba videos on there. :) Good luck. :)
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    roller blading.
  • Coolhandkid
    Coolhandkid Posts: 84 Member
    I thought it was easiest to keep on my TV schedule initially and just put a recumbant bike where my couch was. Eventually I was getting quite a bit of exercise and I stopped watching so much TV.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    KANGOOJUMPS wrote: »
    roller blading.

    +1

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