I used to be the work out queen, years have past and now I wont to get to the gym and get back in shape and loose all this fat. What is the best way to start out with out hurting my self. I have seen and I Dr and the only thing that is really wrong is I have high cholesterol.
2007-09-02 13:29:18 · 8 answers · asked by aubwe2000 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
just start somewhere even if it is 5 minutes then increase it as you can tolerate it, thats how they advise when you have been injured and go to physical therapy to work out. good luck.
2007-09-02 13:38:52 · answer #1 · answered by jade_2011 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started working out this year in what's called circuit training, which is primarily machine based, and then gradually worked my way up to using free weights in a routine called modified Rippetoe's. I would use machines to get used to working out, and after about 6 weeks or so, move on to free weights. Make sure to have a dedicated plan, and make sure that you have a good diet.
Diet can play a large part for both loosing fat and gaining muscle in the gym. I had a crap one for most of the summer, but after cleaning it up with in the past month or so, my lifts have slowly but surely improved.
If you are interested in reading about Rippetoe's, which is a great starting program, here's the link. It's a FAQ about the program, and is a great source of information.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=998224
2007-09-02 21:09:25 · answer #2 · answered by Sam s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may not be the right way to do it, but when i decided to start getting in shape, i pushed myself to the absolute limit the first few days to see what they were, and then dropped it down a bit to a comfortable routine i could manage 7 days a week without going "man, i worked hard yesterday, i'll take a break today". The important thing is not to bargain with yourself and to keep at it. No matter what you do really, it should help if you are good about keeping it up.
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2007-09-02 20:58:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The safest and fastest way? Work with an experienced, certified personal trainer and a licensed nutritionist/dietician for the first few months to get your body reacquainted with exercise and to formulate a strategy to lose the weight you want to lose. Don't go into it blindly -- work with them on goals and how to attain them. That'll save you a lot of frustration and prevent injuries.
2007-09-02 20:40:26 · answer #5 · answered by Robbie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way is to start walking. atleast 40 minutes a day. Start at a brisk pace, gradually increase speed and time.
2007-09-02 20:38:14 · answer #6 · answered by cool123546 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start out slow stretch and 30 mins of walking at 2.0mph condition for like 3 weeks then add more intensity to your work out.
2007-09-02 20:40:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slow and easy. Start with stretches, then walking. Once your body is used to activity again you can add more.
Good luck!
2007-09-02 20:39:47 · answer #8 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋