I am hideously overweight, but working on it via diet. I am also hideously unfit. I'm not a sporty person and due to circumstances going to a class etc isn't an option right now.
A lot of people have recommended doing something like the 30-day shred, but frankly, I think I would do some serious damage if I tried that - particularly as I have always had issues with flexibility & posture etc.
What I was thinking was, as a lead up to starting something more intensive, I'd try some sort of gentle flexibility/stretching (I have 15 minutes in the morning before work, and could fit in another 15 some/most evenings). But I'm at a loss as to where to start.
Any ideas?
I was also thinking of incorporating some stretching into my lunch breaks. I have my own office, so could do a few gentle stretches, but considering I can't lock the door and I have team members who don't wait after knocking, it would have to be something that I didn't look very odd doing!
I'm just thinking that if I manage to work in 2 to 3 sessions a day of stretching/flexibility work for a month or so (and maybe some light cardio - I have access to an exercise bike) , I might not be quite as likely to do my usual of starting with great enthusiasm and then either getting injured or getting discouraged.
Is that a good idea? Or should I just dive in with the harder core stuff and grow some self discipline?
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vvviola · 04/08/2015 14:12
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