need help with exersize !!

jen_marie_1976
jen_marie_1976 Posts: 41
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I have been on my treadmill....Thats all i have been doing..I need help on what kind of exersizes to do.....like what, how many, how often..I know its alot to ask. But i have no idea what to do. I need to make a worksheet on what to do and how many and often..Anyone willing to help me do this?? I am very lost. ive looked allover the net to find help in doing this. and i couldnt find any, so i thought i would post on here, i hate asking for help like this, i feel like a idiot !!! thank you !!

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  • ywolfie
    ywolfie Posts: 76 Member
    Well you've lost some weight on the treadmill and that's a great start! Personally, I need to have someone to tell me what to do. I tried the whole "doing-it-on-my-own" thing before with not much success. Try a workout program like 30 day shred, Zumba, P90X or Insanity or something. You don't even have to buy it. Ask your friends or co-workers if they have some workout DVDs they don't use.
  • ddecarr
    ddecarr Posts: 103 Member
    That all depends on what your goals are. If its primarily weight loss (why most of us are here!) then you want to focus on Cardio type exercises. Running, biking etc. You should be doing nothing less than 3 days/week at Least 30 minutes of high level cardio where your heart rate is in its aerobic zone. If you can easily carry on a conversation, you aren't working it hard enough! Then start to add some strength exercises, free weights, etc. This will build lean muscle mass, which although technically adds weight, this is the good kind. That extra lean muscle mass will then burn more calories!!!
  • Maria_81
    Maria_81 Posts: 152
    I am in the same boat and need instruction on exercise. I'm in the market for some workout DVD's, but I would like to get started with some basic weight lifting routines. Prefer to workout out at home, so any suggestions on where I can purchase equipment is appreciated.
  • jen_marie_1976
    jen_marie_1976 Posts: 41
    I am on my treadmill at least 5 times a week. the weekend is hard, since i dont get much support at home, and its a joke that im trying to lose weight. I am buying resistance bands this week. i cant afford a homegym right now. so i researched the bands and all i find on them is great things. so i am going to be adding them..
  • atla_moves
    atla_moves Posts: 54
    Look up the book "You Are Your Own Gym." It's a great book of bodyweight exercises with modifications for all fitness levels (from new to very advanced), and you don't need any equipment for them, except maybe a pull-up bar.
  • ywolfie
    ywolfie Posts: 76 Member
    I am in the same boat and need instruction on exercise. I'm in the market for some workout DVD's, but I would like to get started with some basic weight lifting routines. Prefer to workout out at home, so any suggestions on where I can purchase equipment is appreciated.



    Get some used ones on craigslist. They always have used workout equipment, DVD's, etc. for cheap!
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