Help - Exercise

[Shane]

Howdy Fellow WISHer's

I'm in need of some minor help, well at the moment for exercise im just walking the dog for around an hour a day, I really want to do ALOT more but I'd prefer not to goto the gym, I was thinking of starting running or jogging but I have no idea where to start or is there any other activities you suggest?

Thanks In Advance

 

[gradtchr]

For running I would recommend The couch to 5K plan found at: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

I found out about it through family and know a lot of other people who have done this successfully as well.

Other excercises I'd recommend are to do some upper body excercises such as bicep curls. To add weight all you need to do is find a water bottle or two and fill them to the point where you are still able to do curls.

 

[Shane]

Thanks a lot, this site is a great source of information

 

[Jennifer S]

Just in your house you could do sit ups, etc. I do them on the days I can't make it to the gym.

 

[grlpwrd]

Besides running/jogging would you also consider exercise videos/DVDs so you can work out at home?

Please check out www.collagevideo.com for exercise videos/DVDs. You can catch sample clips. Also, www.videofitness.com has a beginner routine, forums for even more info, and reviews. I don't work for them or anything - just a longtime member and patron.

If you are just starting out and want more intensity be sure to check with your dr. After you get checked out then for starters I would suggest Walk Away the Pounds with Leslie Sansone to build your strength and endurance and then you can move onto more intense workouts.

I also enjoy that Cool Running site. There's also runnersworld.com with lots of resources, too, including info for beginner runners.

Hope this helps and GL on your fitness and health journey!