September 22, 2008

Workouts for Beginners

Filed under: Exercise — admin @ 2:48 pm

Most people who have over a 100 pounds to lose feel overwhelmed.  They don’t know where to start.  Here are a few basic rules to stay motivated and injury free.

First get your doctors ok.  Then go slow and steady.  Pick a level that feels good and you’ll be more likely to Exercise regularly.

Next keep it low impact.  Less stress on joints helps to avoid injuries especially if you have a lot of weight to lose.  Walking is easy, practical and great for your heart.  Other options that are joint friendly would be swimming, cycling and ellipticals.

Inch up gradually - Start with 10 minutes 3 or 4 times a week, then increase your time by 5 minutes each week until you’re up to at least 30 minutes per session.

Listen to your body - Fatigue, slight breathlessness and muscle burning are normal.  But gasping for air, dizziness, fainting or sharp pain are signals to stop exercising and check with your doctor.

With these basic steps you too can lose weight and gain a healthier body.

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2 Comments »

  1. [...] Original post by admin [...]

    Pingback by Weight Loss » Blog Archive » Workouts for Beginners — September 22, 2008 @ 4:32 pm

  2. high intensity interval training…

    Hiit is a form of fitness and fat loss training that can make huge strides in short times…

    Trackback by high intensity interval training — October 1, 2008 @ 6:15 pm

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