Out of shape and exercise tips

i've been there, and you're working out too hard for your level of fitness; not only can you hurt yourself with those high impact moves, but you can break down your body through overworking it. why not start off by taking walks at a comfortable level with no stops, working up to longer walks and then trying the workout again in a couple/few months?

i just started the video, and she starts with lots of rapid jumping jacks. most of her motions are fast, and there are some more exercises that i can't imagine someone who isn't in good shape doing. really? this is a workout for beginners? they must be VERY fit beginners.

why not find some workouts that are not only low impact but are slower and gentler?

btw, have you had a checkup lately? if not, you might want to in case there's an underlying condition, but if your doctor says you're okay, you need to improve your cardio fitness gradually.

good luck to you

Simply walking is a good start. You don’t need special equipment, you start and build speed and distance at your own pace, you can do it with others or a set of earphones, it’s pleasant, you get vitamin D, and being outdoors is great for health and mood. I can walk for miles without even noticing if immersed in a podcast.

When I started mat Pilates, I thought I was going to die, and I was already fairly active by then. It’ll come, but you’ve got to stick it out. Soon enough you’ll be surprising yourself.

But use common sense and don’t start any exercise at a level that’s too high for your comfort or skill level. There’s no point in either making workouts so awful you give up quickly, or injuring yourself so you’re forced to give up.