Exercise Tips for Newbies?????????

[meimeicat1]

I accidentally posted this as a reply to another thread. Oops.

Anyway, can anyone recommend some metabolism boosting exercises for the formerly motion-challenged?

I have been on Induction almost a month and have hit a slow-down. I began walking the track at our park a few days a week, and started doing crunches and leg-lifts in front of the TV in the evenings.

Any tips for really effective boosting that does not require a gym membership? I am a former couch potato, and HATE to exercise, although I always feel so good after I do it!
Any suggestions would be appreciated!

[mammac-5]

Walking is definitely the right starting place for folks like you and me who are not what you'd call "naturally athletic". It sounds like you're really on the right "track" (pun intended) with the walking and some crunches and things.

If you're ready to step it up a bit, you might try some basic DVD's that you can do in the privacy of your own living room. Yoga or Pilates for beginners or even a step aerobics DVD for beginners. If you're anything like me, you don't want anything with too much "dancing" motions going on that might require skill or grace! I have one of those stability balls (sitting on it right now) and like using that for abs work, using some light (5 lb) hand weights for arms and chest, etc.

Oh, and make sure you have some good shoes for walking. Very important so you don't injure yourself and then get discouraged.

[Cathandra]

here is a list of things you can do without a gym
stairs, run up and down them in your house
walls- try to sit like you are in a chair, works your thigs
squats while brushing your teeth
push ups against the wall and the floor
leg lifts
buy a few cardio dvd's and use them at least once a week, I know this is cheesy but no matter how in shape I get I bought the billy's boot camp set with on the as seen on tv specials, they kick my ass every time
hope this helps
good luck

[melissa G]

I know this is cheesy but no matter how in shape I get I bought the billy's boot camp set with on the as seen on tv specials, they kick my ass every time

I just bought this set. I did a similar one a few days ago that was on fit tv. It kicked my butt too. Very good cardio and muscle toning in one.

[My_3_Sons]

WATP by Leslie Sansone

Kicks my butt, and in the comfort of my own living room! She has many, start at the bottom and make your way up. Walmart and Target are just two of the stores you can purchase them. My Target has a much better selection. I went from the 1 mile, to the 3 mile super fat burn in 3 months. One month for each.

:)

[jande2211]

Hindu squats! No equipment, just do them right by the bed.

[boree]

Hindu squats? What are those?

[cs_carver]

Get a dog.
Hooping--www.hooping.org for starters; www.hooping.tribe.net for more.
www.charlesatlas.com
Mini-tramp / rebounder.

Check out the threads on the exercise forum, too.

[Lobstergal]

I need new glasses...I *thought* the subject line of this thread said...Exercise tips for Newfies.

One of those exercise balls might be good for you. You can do all kinds of exercises with them at home. I'm buying one.

[HoneyBunch]

:agree:
I do Tae-bo...It's the best...As I lose my body tightens up...I also sweat all that retained water out ;)

*I exercise 3-4 a week 20minn. a day. Great for inch loss also :thup:

[jande2211]

Hindu squats? What are those?

Found a site that has step-by-step pics with explanation. I do them, er, or rather I try to do them. It's hard to go fast and try to have the form right, doing down deep. But my form's getting better and they DO kick butt. :agree:

http://www.cbass.com/Furey.htm