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Anyone want to join me in a get a bit fitter support thread for the seriously unfit?

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amillionyears · 02/09/2012 17:52

When I say seriously unfit,I mean I am one of those people who I dont think has ever got the whole way through a warm up routine on a DVD.

So I am not expecting miracles,but would like it if anyone were to join me to help me and perhaps themselves to start getting a little bit fitter,even if it is only for 1 month.

Personally I am in the process of digging out old DVDs/videos,and about to stick one on,and see what I can cannot do.

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BelinaTheChicken · 03/09/2012 07:08

Can I join? I used to be fit ish, was a bit obsessed with swimming and various classes in the run up to my wedding in 2008, then got pregnant with DS1 and it all went to pot, and never really got it back between DC. DS2 is nearly one, really think it's time to pull my finger out now

million which exercise video are you doing?

Want to try and sort a bike out so I can cycle to work and back, get fit and save a bit of petrol money Grin

whyme2 · 03/09/2012 06:54

I think my goal will be the just do something for five days a week rather than sit on my backside.

I always consider September a good time to start something rather than the traditional new year thing. Probably something to do with the school year but whatever helps.

This is the first year that all my dcs will be in school and I am still a SAHM (although currently and slightly reluctantly job hunting) so I am going to make the most of it.

I've done miles of walking with little children over the years so I thought I would make the most of being child free and dust my bike off.

Typinginsecret · 02/09/2012 23:08

Hi

Thanks for the welcome!! I hope I can give you all support as well.

As for the last question - exh!!! Knew my old user name so had to change!

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amillionyears · 02/09/2012 23:05

Hi Typinginsecret.Welcome!
Dont think I will ever manage 32 lengths.Did realise this summer I havent been in a swimming pool for a couple of years.
Hope we can all help you to keep on track.
Would really like it if I can actually feel a bit fitter in a couple of weeks.That would be great.
Who are you typinginsecret from btw.

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Typinginsecret · 02/09/2012 22:43

Evening ladies - I will join you!!

Seriously unfit here - have been doing walking and swimming for the last couple of weeks - can slowly feel some fitness coming back!! Long way to go though.

I have swam 32 lengths today!

Tomorrows plan is to walk 4 miles in the morning - then aqua fit in the evening!!

I hope it will keep me on track writing this down everyday

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amillionyears · 02/09/2012 22:39

Well,I was hoping to make it through a whole exercise tape eventually,so I suppose that is a goal for me! Dont think I want to say I will have achieved that by the end of the month though,that may be a bit ambitious.
dontpetthesweatythings,I should think you can certainly help us and keep us motivated.That is what I need.
Previously I have tried to get a bit fitter at the usual time after Christmas ,but always give up about 2 weeks later.I decided that is probably the worst time of year for me to try to establish an exercise routine,I dont much like the middle of January.
I intend to do a little exercise each day,say a DVD or a bike or very gentle running.Not walking for me.Over the years,and having had lots of kids,I feel I have walked enough!
6th October must only be about 5 weeks.Trying to work out how far 5km is,3 miles? Does your DP have a lot of patience,or is he a bit seargent major type.

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dontpetthesweatythings · 02/09/2012 21:27

hi ladies! Regarding goals....maybe maybe not depends how you work. I personally need something to aim for. Even if it just something small like an extra minute jogging or something without feeling totally shagged !!!

If you had written this 6 months ago I would have been in the same position but I'm working on my fitness so maybe I can help you and keep you motivated? It has been baby steps but I can feel my fitness improving all the time.

What types of exercise can you do? Whyme is on a bike, Million? walking biking or something a little each day?

Course is 6th October. Sh*tting myself ! ha ha ha

My personal goal in the next few weeks is to run/jog 5K without stopping.

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amillionyears · 02/09/2012 20:57

Everyone is welcome!
I am definitely much more like whyme2.Found a really old video,and did actually get through the warmup part......just.
I surprised myself!
I have got a bike,but it may have a puncture.Will have a look at it tomorrow.
whyme2,believe me,my only exercise setting is slow!

dontpetthesweatythings,I personally dont have goals,is it better if I have some? My idea was basically to get someone to do it online with me,to keep me motivated,and help someone else as well,do it all for say 1 month,so hopefully it would then become routine?
Does that sound like a good idea? I am a complete novice at this.
When is your assault course?

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whyme2 · 02/09/2012 20:44

Dear OP

I am the most unfit person I know at the moment. I was thinking today that I need to get moving a little bit more. so I can go upstairs without the heavy breathing

So my plan is dc's back to school this week and I am going to get my bike out every day (unless raining when I shall dust off my exercise dvds). I am with you as long as you go slow . . .

dontpetthesweatythings · 02/09/2012 20:23

I'll join you! I am on my own get fit mission. I have been gymming for about 2 years but nothing serious. Recently I have signed up for a 10k assualt course and I have to get some serious stamina !

My DP (very fit) took me for a 5k run yesterday....it was AWFUL!

Do you have any particulat goals?

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amillionyears · 02/09/2012 18:24

anyone?

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