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Unfit at 44 - where to start?

32 replies

Cupcake00 · 03/12/2021 07:32

Exactly that really.
I'm a single mum and a nurse. Life has been busy since becoming a single parent 11 years ago. I have done some running/zumba in my time. However, for the last 6 years, I have done nothing. Mainly because of time but also feeling exhausted. Walking the dog and house work is the nearest to any form of exercise.
Not sure if it's age or the lack of exercise, I ache. I'm tired. I ache (I really do).
I see so many people going to the gym or for a run. It's not so much the motivation now, it's the worry of just hurting more than I do now.
Anyone gone from 0 exercise to feeling fit?
Where do I start. Needing some motivational advice.

OP posts:
Ihaventgottimeforthis · 03/12/2021 07:40

I would also get on to doing some yoga videos at home - Adriene is really good x

Zampa · 03/12/2021 07:40

You're a nurse, so I'm guessing on your feet a lot which probably contributes to the aching.

Do you want to fit in more general activity into your day, rather than having to "do exercise"? Or is there an exercise you've previously enjoyed that you'd like to try again?

Ihaventgottimeforthis · 03/12/2021 07:39

How much walking do you do with the dog?
Start to record that and set targets so you increase, aim for 5k a day.

Bettybantz · 03/12/2021 07:38

You will hurt when you start exercising but that will pass as your muscles get used to moving. What do you enjoy? The best exercise is the one you like doing.
It’s good to do a mixture of cardio and strength

FlorencenotRatchet · 03/12/2021 07:37

Hi Op
How about couch to 5k. Over 8 weeks and perfect for people who do little or no exercise. I'm sure as a nurse you already do a fair bit of walking!
I'm also a big advocate of Parkrun a free weekly timed 5k that you can walk or run

Bagelsandbrie · 03/12/2021 07:36

The aches could be peri menopause. I mean obviously do exercise as well but look into HRT - google Louise Newson / Newson health clinic and up to date HRT information.

Ikeameatballs · 03/12/2021 07:36

I did couch to 5k and feel much fitter now.