Suggest some exercise for a 51 yr old..

[StillMedusa]

With hip and back problems and having had a hysterectomy.
I can't run..was advised not to as ar risk of a vault prolapse.

I'm not overweight (9 stone 7 at 5 ft 7) but I am out of shape. I work school hours but am absolutely knackered at the end of the school day and I'm sure getting fitter would help with this.

I HATE the gym.. joined , went religiously for months and never enjoyed it and currently can't afford regular classes..I want something I can do at home, or for free that will just boost me a little.. I'm not trying to transform myself. My diet is not bad (a bit too much wine maybe but I don't over eat)

I am getting my first dog at the end of this summer and cutting my work hours to do this, but would like to have a bit more energy before the sleepless night puppy stage!!!

How about regular walking as you will doing that with a dog. Or cycling.

Cycling
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Can you manage brisk walking? I am 10 years older than you and must have tried every exercise going and now just accept that the only thing I actually enjoy is walking and being outside in the fresh air. I do enjoy swimming as well, preferably outside.
Have you tried gentle yoga or Pilates? My 86 DM still does yoga regularly.
Try short exercise routines on FB, there are some that are just 7 minutes a day and if you can do a couple in the morning and a couple later in the day that might be bearable?

I'd definitely recommend aqua/indoor cycling!

Get several sets of weights ( Aldi or online are cheap) and download a few Pilates apps on your phone and ones designed for people with problem backs do them regularly every day for a few minutes a day ( 2-5 mins) to start with as the routine rather than the length of time is important at this stage.

When it has become a habit you can lengthen the time you do them.

Leave the weights at different places eg by your bed, by your sofa etc so that you can do them when you can.

In the meantime practice balancing on one leg when cleaning your teeth, when looking in the mirror etc.

Any action that you hold eg arms above your head or outstretched are exercises that utilise your muscles so try incorporate them in your daily routine.

Wrist weights can be used when walking ( get the ones you strap on where you can change the pads according to how much weight to carry: start low).

Exercise is a mindset so have a check list of different ones you can do comfortably.

Also changing speed so walking normally then fast for a period is good.

Try and go swimming once a week: one length at a time and build up gradually. Look up aqua exercises online which you can incorporate.

Write a check list and keep a chart so you can monitor your progress, intensity and frequency and this will help you keep it up.

Good luck!

Oh shoot, sorry, just saw that regular classes are out of the question! How about one of those 10-15 minute workout sessions on YouTube? There are loads of channels offering that sort of content, and you can pick and choose whichever routine you want depending on your current level of fitness, the type of workout you want (there's anything from dance fitness, to yoga, to pilates, to simple exercises), and how intense you want it to be.

Good luck, OP!