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Unfit and exercising at home

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BrightSkyPurple · 12/08/2024 06:51

Hi

I’m really unfit. Hated sport at school and have never really done any exercise since. I’ve managed to keep myself a size 10 through diet but I am flabby. I get out of breath very quickly and can’t do things like push ups.

I would like to:

  • get fitter
  • tone up
  • build muscle (as I’m heading to 40)
  • lose around 3kg (but accept this might be more off a diet thing)

I’m thinking about getting a PT but also interested in recommendations for home workouts. How do I find something that I don’t give up on because it’s too difficult but also not something I give up on because I’m not seeing results within say 6 weeks? Any recommendations for online programs/youtube or should I just get on with getting a PT? Thanks!

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AnnaMagnani · 12/08/2024 08:54

I was in your situation - realised I was most likely to exercise if I needed no equipment and didn't have to go anywhere.

I can't recommend Team Bodyproject highly enough. Properly encouraging, actually know what 'low impact' means so you can get fit without injuring yourself.

Have gone from only being able to do 10 minutes before having a lie down to proper workouts with 4kg weights.

I found Pilates really really hard and boring to start with. It's better now but I needed to be fitter in general to get anything out of it.

BigDahliaFan · 12/08/2024 08:47

theDudesmummy · 12/08/2024 07:09

I am interested in this too. I am old and unfit, also losing flexibility and gaining lots of aches and pains. I would be interested in something unchallenging to start with, and cannot do any form of jumping, running etc

Pilates is amazing for core strength and flexibility. Find a proper trained teacher.

Willyoushutthefrontdoor · 12/08/2024 08:34

Look at w8 gym in a box. It's great to do at home. Videos on you tube. Also get fit with rick for basic walking videos with great music.

Jilltee · 12/08/2024 08:30

Honestly@BrightSkyPurple i used the lightest weights (1kg) and did her beginner series. I had never lifted weights and was thin but unfit. Im 55 and managed but did push myself.

Itdistractsfromthenow · 12/08/2024 07:19

Ps Betty Rocker has an easier version of each exercise and you could just do fewer rounds if it were too much.

Itdistractsfromthenow · 12/08/2024 07:18

I LOVE Betty Rocker. She had a free 30 day workout, each about 15-20 mins which really kick started my fitness. I really felt she was there in the room with me cheering me on. Really friendly, positive and natural character. I’ve since bought several of her programmes.

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OhBeAFineGuyKissMe · 12/08/2024 07:14

If you are really unfit (no judgement I am as well) then quite a lot of the hiit videos can be too much to start with. Even 15-20 minutes.

I like Lucy Wyndham Reeds videos as she gives low impact versions and they build up the difficulty. She has plans you can follow as well. https://lwrfitness.com/get-back-to-exercise-28-day-fitness-challenge/

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BrightSkyPurple · 12/08/2024 07:09

@Jilltee I’ve seen a lot of recommendations for her on here but would her workouts be suitable for an unfit beginner? I saw a HIIT one which involved lots of burpees and I thought I can’t see myself being able to do those right now.

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theDudesmummy · 12/08/2024 07:09

I am interested in this too. I am old and unfit, also losing flexibility and gaining lots of aches and pains. I would be interested in something unchallenging to start with, and cannot do any form of jumping, running etc

HelloCheekyCat · 12/08/2024 07:06

Apple fitness of you have an.iphone/ipad/apple watch.
There's different types of work outs (strength, yoga, core, Pilates etc) and start at beginner level

Jilltee · 12/08/2024 07:06

Caroline Girvan is unbelievable. Ive seen changes within 4 weeks doing her iron series. I can only manage 3kg at the moment but i cannot believe the difference in fitness (and wobliness) that I am experiencing.

curious79 · 12/08/2024 07:05

Buy some hand weights and find some YouTube videos - there’s a brilliant lady called Diane (?) offering 15/20 min sessions

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BrightSkyPurple · 12/08/2024 07:03

@Mummyto4WM thanks will check those out

@FourForYouGlenCoco1 my fear is that id just give up if it wasn’t effective. Would love to see how you find having a coach.

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FourForYouGlenCoco1 · 12/08/2024 06:59

I am in pretty much the same situation.

I lost just under 2 stone myself through walking lots each day and reducing my calories to a manageable, but much reduced quantity compared to before. I’m now a size 8, but flabby.

I do lots of home workouts, but it’s not really shifting the flab at all.

I’ve had enough, so I’m having a meeting with an online coach this morning. I know I need to be lifting heavier weights, but I have no idea where to start. I can update you later to see if I think it is something that might be worth pursuing?

Mummyto4WM · 12/08/2024 06:57

FIIT is a brilliant app - if you're on o2, you can get a 3 month free trial. They have programmes you can follow, and/or scheduled classes each day.

A really nice starter to exercise is get fit with rick he's on YouTube and I find it really good to hit my 10k steps when I'm down at the end of the day