Exercises for unfit beginners?

xYuKi_HiMe_SaMa7
xYuKi_HiMe_SaMa7 Posts: 13 Member
edited November 13 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi, I have Fibromyalgia and CFS.
I'm really unfit, the only exercise I do at the moment is walk.
I can manage between 2-8 miles on good days.

I've tried copying the beginners moves on YouTube videos but am unable to do push ups, burpees, lunges etc. I also can't do sit ups due to having a c-section.
I can jog for about a minute on the treadmill, before setting it to walk for a while then jogging again, but I find it very boring.

I am a mum of two and can't afford a gym membership, Is there any beginner exercises that I can do at home, that can help me lose fat and build enough strength to do more exercises?

I have a basic treadmill and a small pair of dumbbells at home.

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  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    I have RA and have had major surgery though my abdominal wall so I understand your pain and concerns.

    Look at the bodyweight and dumbbell routines for beginners here.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1
  • frauchappell
    frauchappell Posts: 2 Member
    Leslie Sansone's Walk off the Pounds videos are good for beginners. As you get etter, you can lift your legs higher and make it more of a workout. She also does some upper body movements with light weights that should be doable. Great for at home exercisers.
  • kenyonhaff
    kenyonhaff Posts: 1,377 Member
    I think you might enjoy "Classical Stretch"...the PBS stations around here have it broadcast, and I DVR it. It's a 30 minute show, low/no impact, focus is a balance of strength and flexibility. It's honestly good for people both "unfit" and pretty darn fit.

    Another thought is gentle yoga, which there are tons of workout available. It's a good way to build strength, does not require much equipment, and there's a lot of options out there.
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    A recumbent bike fits most of your criteria. Resistance bands too. You could set them up as a rowing "machine" with the door thing.
  • NewGemini130
    NewGemini130 Posts: 219 Member
    You can go far with walking (haha)...and maybe a heavier dumbbell? Second the Leslie Samsone vids, or try your local library DVD selection- free way to check out other workouts and add variety to the walking.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    2-8 miles is really good, lots of beginners cannot come close to that. When I started, I could only walk 1/4 mile without sitting down. I too like the Leslie Sansone videos. The exercises you list are some of the hardest ones to do, so don't feel discouraged. Lots of great suggestions above.
  • vaman
    vaman Posts: 253 Member
    lorrpb wrote: »
    2-8 miles is really good, lots of beginners cannot come close to that. When I started, I could only walk 1/4 mile without sitting down. I too like the Leslie Sansone videos. The exercises you list are some of the hardest ones to do, so don't feel discouraged. Lots of great suggestions above.

    Walking that much on a regular basis will certainly go a long way to improving your overall fitness.

  • xYuKi_HiMe_SaMa7
    xYuKi_HiMe_SaMa7 Posts: 13 Member
    Thanks for the tips everyone :)
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