whats the best way to start a exercise program when you haven't exercised for a while?
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Start with something you like, like walking.  build up slowly, don't try any heroic routines that will cause you to crash and burn right out of the gate.  If you focus on stuff you enjoy doing, it won't feel like such a struggle and you won't dread doing it.  Good luck!
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slowly. don't do so much that you get sore and burnt out on it.  just start with straight cardio for the first week. then maybe some LIGHT weight training. Find something you enjoy doing!
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For abs, do a program called 8 minute abs. it has amzing results within a month. u dont need to worry about push ups. start of running for at least 25 minutes every other day for the first week. thn start doin it every day, skipping it once every couple days for like 2 week. then do it every day. after you start doin it everyday, either increase your pace or the length of time. but i thnk swimming is the best way to tone your body. it gets you into amazing shape.
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exercise with heavy (but not too heavy) weights with low reps, and a protein rich diet. Always see a professional first before starting any exercise program.
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You are in shape if you can do mild exercise without getting winded or fatigued.that means walk 2 flights of stairs, or walk a half mile. or other exercises
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There are several sites where you can find sample exercise programs.  A great one is bodybuilding.com.\n\nAlso, if you're interested, I do Online Fitness Management, and am having a contest this month.\n\nFeel free to contact me for details.
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I find the best motivation for exercise is to start just that once. Activity begets activity and once I get back into things I am more enhtusiastic about exercise and I find it more enjoyable.\nAnother suggestion is to get a workout / exercise partner. If you have made a commitment to somebody else you're more likely to stick to it than if you are only letting yourslef down. Arrange to meet a friend for a walk or a game of something or a gym workout. You can be social as well as fit.\n\nGood luck
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buy an exercise ball there are diagrams and workouts in them. and the ball is one of the most versatile and best simple at home pieces of equipment
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One that you can stick to. Find a way to integrate exercise into your everyday life so it doesn't become a chore. Ride your bike to work for instance.
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Start with a check from your doctor and probably stamina training at a gym with some instruction/advice.
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The best exercise to start with is plain walking.  Time yourself doing a mile.  Once you can do a mile in less than 12 minutes without being out of breath go to a mile and a half.  Do some stretching exercises.  As you begin to feel better (it does take a few weeks) you can begin to add in weight training.  do not jump into heavy weights, start small and use repetitions to build yourself up.
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As part of your routine activities: \n-Walk, wheel, or bike ride more, drive less.\n-Walk up stairs instead of taking an elevator.\n-Get off the bus a few stops early and walk or wheel the remaining distance.\n-Push a stroller.\n-Clean the house.\n-Do exercises or pedal a stationary bike while watching television.\n-Play actively with children.\n-Take a brisk 10-minute walk or wheel in the morning, at lunch, and after dinner. \n\nAs part of your exercise or recreational routine: \n-Walk, wheel, or jog.\n-Bicycle or use an arm pedal bicycle.\n-Swim or do water aerobics.\n-Play racket or wheelchair sports.\n-Golf (pull cart or carry clubs).\n-Canoe.\n-Cross-country ski.\n-Play basketball.\n-Dance\n-Take part in an exercise program at work, home, school, or gym.
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You should exercise at least half an hour, 3 to 6 times a week.
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Push-ups and Pull-ups to start. bench press too, if you have acess to weights. Cut the fat and sweets and eat your greens and lots of high protine foods. Hope that helps.
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take a enery bar rip it into three pieces and have a piece for breskfast, lunch and dinner. do that for a  month and exercise and you'll be much lighter
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u need to eat right and exercise regularly.u need not go to the gym to exercise.do it at home for ex:-use the stairs to climb up and down instead of the stairs.i feel it is the best exercise.so all the best.start it right away.
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Exercise. Move.  Think of all the ways you use modern conveniences like dishwaters, elevators, car washes.  Then do it all by hand. Park far away from the door wherever you go. Cut all your portions in half from what you used to. (Eventually you can start eliminating unhealthful foods.) When you're watching tv, grab a set of hand weights and do upper body exercises.  Set up an exercise bike or treadmill in front of the TV (you can get them cheap used). If you read, get a book rack for your machine.  Try not to be still--tap your feet, move your legs.  Get up every hour if you sit at a desk and walk to the copier or the water fountain or wherever you can go without getting in trouble.  Walk to someone's desk rather than calling or emailing them.  \nAll that small stuff will add up.