what is the best method of excercising?

I would find some fitness classes in your area that you can try out without making a longtem commitment to a gym membership. That way you can experiment with different things, see what you like and make friends with other people in the class. I was a big Jazzerciser in the 80's. Now there is Zumba and all sorts of other fun things. Maybe check out the local YMCA or city community center.

There is no best method that is for everyone. I would suggest joining a gym with classes if you want to get out and get to know people. If you are not ready for that yet, get some good DVD's and some weights for your home. And then there's always the great outdoors for things like walking, running, biking, hiking, etc... Good luck!

Yes the ymca is where I go and they have a variety of different fitness classes

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Something that's worked for me is rebounding/indoor trampolining.

Rather than watching television sitting on the sofa, I try to watch it jogging on the spot on the mini-trampoline. Or if I'm feeling tired, walking on the spot or some very light bouncing. It's all better than just sitting.

The main advantages for me are that I don't need to leave the house, I can fit in small bursts if I want to, it's private, and if what I'm watching is good, I'll forget I'm exercising and lose myself in it. But it does involve turning the volume up quite loud, and so might be annoying/distracting for others. It's also not that expensive.

Some of the companies who sell these things (or at least some of them) make rather dubious claims about rebounding as some kind of super-exercise, and misquote some NASA research (which is actually about bone density). But as a way of doing some low-embarrassment indoor jogging or walking, I'd recommend it.

I would try a variety of things until you find something you enjoy. I would do that thing. Swimming is great. Yoga. Zumba. Jogging. Take your partner or friends with you on a bike ride or to fitness classes.

This is largely subjective question.

While your goal is achievable, it is very aggressive and lends itself to considerable muscle loss.

For sheer efficiency of time, lack of relative impact on joints, and total body impact (think muscle retention), I would recommend swimming laps. Work your way up to hitting the 4 basic strokes (front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke, butterfly) eventually as you lap.

Eat back your exercise calories doing this and get lots of protein (1 gram per pound of desired weight). Drink lots of water as well.

Good luck.

Oh yeah, the first 2 weeks you may actually see a weight gain as the body retains water as the muscles adapt to the new activity. That is water and it is normal. You will shed it quickly when the body adjusts to the new stress.