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Exercise classes for unfit middle aged woman

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antimatter · 18/03/2018 16:19

Which classes are easier for unfit middle aged women?
I can get my way around yoga class. That's about it.
I am terrified to join classes because from what I see accidentally seeing them when I am passing by everyone is very fit.

Where do I start?
I can run 30 min very slowly but this isn't very aerobic as is not faster than a fast walk. I walk a lot. That's about it about my fitness abilities
What are your tips for someone like me?

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SheSparkles · 18/03/2018 16:37

I started from a place of less than zero a couple of years ago with Pilates, which if you can do yoga, you’re definitely capable of. Funnily enough my next class (amd still my favourite) was body pump, purely because there’s no jumping about and wobbling involved. It’s actually quite aerobic once you get going (especially when you’re doing s back track). If you want to exercise alone at home, I would seriously recommend Joe Wicks (The Body Coach) HIITs -there are loads on YouTube

Bluntness100 · 18/03/2018 16:36

Is your objective just to get fit or do you need to lose weight also?
When you say middle aged how old are you, this can be anything from 40 to 65 depending on who you ask.
Are you a member of a gym?
Why does it need to be a class?

MrsFrTedCrilly · 18/03/2018 16:36

I do a ballet class, it’s great fun and my flexibility and shape has really improved. I was totally allergic to exercise but this spurred me on to do couch to 5k and improve my fitness. Try dance!

MrsJoshDun · 18/03/2018 16:32

BodyPump? It’s not bouncy up and down aerobic but it does still get your HR up. You can start with small weights and build up. Weights are good for you. It’s not big weights even when more experienced as it’s lots of reps so good for toning.