The best thing is a combination of cardio, weight, and stretch training. You don't need to pay for a gym or personal trainer or equipment to get these benefits, although those things can help keep you interested and motivated. If you're just starting out, the benefits you'll see in six weeks will be enough to keep you motivated for a while. Later on, it will help to find friends to train with.
if you're just starting, a good idea is to do about 20 minutes cardio training three times a week, and about 30 mintues weight training two or three times a week. always remember to do stretches AFTER you exercise.
some good cardio training: jogging, doing steps, swimming, a callisthenic circuit (all can be done with no special equipment)
some good weights training: use your own body for resistance -- push ups, chin ups (needs a bar somewhere, but u can find one!), sit ups, lunges, squats.
there are good strength exercises that involve stability, too. most of them can be found in pilates books: ab core bridge, wall sit, etc.
a good tip is to make your exercise progressively more intense or difficult. unless you get your heart rate up, you won't get fit or burn fat. start easy, but keep challenging yourself a little more, as you get stronger.
finally, make sure you stick with it for at least six weeks. i started exercising a couple of years ago and have gotten so much out of it, but only because i didn't expect results overnight.
2006-07-11 17:17:15
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answered by artful dodger 3
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Depends what you are wanting. If you are wanting a full body makeover type exercise, I would highly recommend a combination of running, bicycling, and swimming. Run three times a week at least 30 minutes and then you need to fit in a schedule of riding and swimming. All of these work every muscle in your body, running being the best in my opinion. You also might look at stretches, push ups, sit ups, crunches, side crunches and the sort for toning the specific regions.
2006-07-11 17:08:02
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answered by warrior_kuhlman04 2
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It is important to get Cardiovascular training at least 3 days a week. These exercises include anything to get your heart rate up for at least 30 minutes. For example: Jogging, power walking, swimming, jump rope...ect. Also it is important to do resistance training at least 3 days a week as well. Look into joining a local gym where they can get you a trainer to work with you. Good Luck!!
2006-07-11 17:08:39
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answered by Fonta 1
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The best exercise is walking. Try speed walking. It costs nothing and you can do it anywhere. It is excellent for cardio and helps increase muscle tone in the legs, glutes and abs.
2006-07-11 17:08:21
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answered by LindaLou 7
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diabetics can do the same physical activites every one else does. You just have to be sure to eat properly before, check your sugars during, and make sure you have sugar/glucagon and a protien to follow just incase. My hubby has type 1 diabetes. he has had it for 12 years now. He went snow boarding today and used to sketeboard ALL day EVERY day.
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answered by Anonymous
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Try shape.com
2006-07-11 17:06:16
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answered by dyrrtysouthchyck 2
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pilates and yoga
2006-07-11 17:07:26
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answered by mosesqueenofegypt 2
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