New to Exercise

misst3687 wrote: »

So I have decided to start this new lifestyle from tomorrow due to being unwell - I am hoping if my chest is feeling better to also get back in the gym but not a clue where to start.

I am extremely unfit and currently stand at 18 stone 6


Any advice welcomed?

Have a go at a few forms of cardio and see what you enjoy, is my advice. I used to think the gym was all about running on the treadmill as whenever I had an induction session, that is what was recommended to me. Which is great, except running bores me to tears and is tough on my knees which I have problems with anyway. So I would go for a week and never go back.

Now I've discovered I much prefer the bike, elliptical and walking on the treadmill on a slight incline. I actually look forward to those things and don't dread the gym like I used to!

Also, look into strength training This my next step, and something that really suits me as I can't wait to progress and, because my goal will be about getting stronger, it takes the focus off burning calories purely for weight loss and turns it into something more enjoyable.

misst3687 wrote: »

Thank You - I am exactly the same with the treadmill. It bores me to tears. I have been googling for ideas but everything scares me

Are you able to book a session with a trainer at your gym at all to get a program made? Sometimes that can be helpful as you can talk through with them what you do and don't like (or try a few different things with them if you don't know and find out!) and they'll come up with a plan around it. In my case though, I changed quite a lot of it to suit me as I feel that it's better for me to enjoy the exercise and go more, than hate it and go less. I still push myself a lot.

Alternatively, have you thought about trying a sport or classes? Some people find these a lot more engaging than the gym.

Zumba? Or any classes take your fancy at the gym