I'm 53,"3"STONE OVER WEIGHT.WHAT IS MY BEST EXERCISE TO GET FIT.I used to like running.?

Question

I hope to run in a haft marthon in december.I have not smoked since dec 06 and feel very well in myself.

Answer 1

You should probably start slowly with some walking first, just to get back into the swing of things.

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Answer 2

I don't have the perfect answer....but I have two things to say.
First about your question...swimming is the best exercise to get you started...cause if you're even a bit overweight you'll put your knees to the test!
I've had knee surgery and docs told me I should forget any other exercise until I lose some extra pounds I used to carry...
I lost my pounds by swimming and eating healthy...now I have a treadmill and I can run as much as I want.
Don't put your bones under pressure...they don't like it:-)
Second...I have to say this cause I've had enough...
I keep reading rude answers or even questions about people who have a few or a lot of extra pounds...it's extremely annoying and I know that me saying it isn't gonna make any difference but pleeeaaaase stop it guys!
Who are you trying to help? The person you're being rude to,or yourselves to feel a bit better?
Have you ever thought that a "big" person may have a much better and happier life than you?...Or is this the exact thought that makes you mean?
I'm sorry about my outburst but enough is enough!
Good luck with the marathon!:-)

Answer 3

Perhaps you should start with brisk walking first and build up to running or jogging.
but if you want to run a marathon, then running would be a good idea!!
As for losing weight, I've been going to slimming world (UK) and have found it a good healthy way of eating and losing weight. That will work well in combination with the exercise.
Good luck

Answer 4

Obviously if you want to run a half marathon you will have to do some jogging, but i would suggest starting with cycling and swimming as these, combined with a sensible diet, should help get you in shape.
Please remember though at our age (I'm 53 too) pulls & strains take a bit longer to heal so take it easy to start with.
It is also recomended if you haven't trained for a while to get a checkup from your GP just as a precaution

Answer 5

I have been eating a light breakfast, a small lunch and average evening meal for 8 weeks. I never used to have a breakfast but keept at the same weight, I have also been weight training 3 times a week and decided to cut out alcohol totaly,I have been dropping about 1K each week. now I feel more energetic throughout the day.

Answer 6

find calorie/fitness calculator on the net, enter all your stats and it will tell you how many calories you need a day to maintain, take off 300-400cal off that number and thats how much you need to lose.
dont try to lose more than 1-2lbs a week - its not healthy to lose more.
eat 5-6 small meals a day (eat every 2-3 hours)
5-8 servings of fruit and veggies a day
8 glasses of water
have complex carbs for breakfast - they give you energy
have lean meat (protein) for dinner - repairs muscle
cardio exercise 4-6 times a week for 30-50min, light weight training
dont consume foods that are made of white flour (white bread, cakes, past etc.), sugar loaded foods (cookies, icecream, candy etc) and nothing fried - no junk food.

Answer 7

crank your ipod as you walk at 3 5 mph for 23 minutes

Answer 8

running, in a swimmimg pool, honestly a great way to loose weight and get fit, good luck x

Answer 9

ditch the mayo cheese and top bun if you want to scrape off 250 calories from a restaurant sandwich

Answer 10

walking at a brisk pace and jogging are the best exercises because they are free and they work. good luck