I`m 50 and haven`t exercised in 30 years,so how do I start and how much do I start out doing?I need some coaching please!
2007-03-21 17:19:19 · 12 answers · asked by pumpkin 4 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
megan's right pumpkin.. just start off slow and dont force yourself to exercise if youre not feeling up to it.. and a good show or movie on tv does not qualify as not feeling up to it (thats the problem i have.. i should get rid of my cable, so many good shows)
but id start off by walking.. maybe get a gym membership if you'd like.. or buy a bicycle.. whatever you like to do
and then just try to do it maybe three times a week.. then increase the time you do it or the amount of times you do it a week.. just dont buy some book that tells you to change your entire life after reading it..youll only get frustrated and potentially stop altogether
youll see.. exercise kinda breeds more exercise.. you get addicted to it and your body wants more of it as you do more.. and its probably the only healthy addiction
good luck
2007-03-21 17:29:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Start off by doing something you can handle. If you try to do some high powered workout, you're going to be sore, maybe hurt, and it will be hard to convince yourself to keep doing it. Try something like walking. A brisk 2 mile walk 4-5 times a week will give you results, limber you up, give you great posture, and won't be so hard you can't stick with it. After you done it a while, you'll start to feel stronger, and more able to take on a more intense workout. If you're not ready to go out and walk, there's a great walking workout series called "Walk Away the Pounds". It's walking in place with a few moves to keep it interesting. It also offers the option of using exercise bands to work your upper body. Just don't try to get too deep too soon. If you end up hurt, it can turn you off to the whole idea of exercise. The same goes for dieting. People can't stick to those drastic diet changes. They get bored and give up. If you pick a do-able workout and make some livable changes to your diet, you WILL get results. 50 isn't too old to start, become healthier, or look great!
Best of luck on you new healthy lifestyle goals!
2007-03-22 00:41:16 · answer #2 · answered by IAINTELLEN 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Start out slow and use light weights and limit the time to 20 minutes per day to start. Make it so that it's relatively easy. The most important thing is to do the exercises routinely because the goal is to establish a habit. That may take 1 to 3 months. Once the habit is there you can increase your routine. The first month you'll double your strength. Have fun.
2007-03-22 00:28:48 · answer #3 · answered by Neil L 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
There are some very good answers here. Here is link to a weekly workout. Start off very light and gradually increase resistance as your condition improves. Proper exercise form is of paramount importance. If you are not sure ask a professional to help you.
2007-03-22 00:56:27 · answer #4 · answered by fitman 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Moderation is key for the beginer.You dont want to over do it.Since your older,you want to take pressure off your joints as a priority.Swiming is probably the greatest example of this.Think about it.Its a great work out as well.Good luck.I enjoy doing several laps at least a few times a month and Im 26.
2007-03-22 00:24:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
It's all about getting on a good routine. Don't go for the knock out the first round. Here is a good site that has some information that can help.
2007-03-22 00:32:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
first thing; don't rush into "getting into shape". take your time and gently stretch your muscles before exercising. do deep breathing exercises, gently bend your knees, stretch your arms over your head, practice balancing yourself on one leg, then the other, hold yourself for a fifteen-count on each leg.
"warm up your muscles" before harder exercises. swimming is a good way to warm up.
2007-03-22 00:28:52 · answer #7 · answered by joe r. 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
30 minutes 5 times a week makes all the difference, whether its walking or jogging or walking fast as well as watching what you eat.
2007-03-22 00:27:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
YES!!! dont start off doing a million at a time, i did that once, i got muscles but it hurt really bad and i could barely move!!
2007-03-22 00:29:13 · answer #9 · answered by m t 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
just start off really slow and gradually build up when you're cormfortable. Don't try and kill yourself right out of the gate.
2007-03-22 00:21:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋