Anyone from the UK?

[Wand3rlust]

It's really good for you and if you can't do anything else a great place to start. No need to walk far or fast to start. Just regular. 15 mins 20 mins whatever. Just set a goal and stick to it and gradually increase it. That's what I'm going to start doing.

 

[RosewoodTulip]

Walking. Start with walking and go from there..

Yeah that's what I need to do. I barely leave my house these days due to anxiety and I need to push past it and get moving again. And yeah, even a 20 min walk will make such a difference

 

[lingus60]

And wear some really comfortable shoes/trainers. That helps a lot when you're trying to stick at it

 

[Daisy_Love]

Wow OK. 19 stone. Very unfit. Have atrial fibrillation so need to watch that.

Not get tired walking upstairs.

Resistance training. Start off light.

 

[Wriggle]

I obviously recommend walking - when I first became a postman, I lost a whole stone in a month.

 

[lingus60]

How far do you walk on a normal round?

 

[Wriggle]

10 mile a day on average.

 

[Wriggle]

I've still got a tummy on me though, but I'm so much more healthy now.

 

[lingus60]

10 mile a day on average.

Wow!!!

 

[Wriggle]

Wow!!!

Carrying heavy bags too.
But they do get lighter as you go along.

 

[Yesok1]

Walking. Start with walking and go from there..

I agree, best way to start. Speak to your gp before you start any other exercises. They can advise what you can and cannot do.

From what you have said, I'd only be comfortable suggesting walking until you've spoken to your gp.

The other thing to look at is sleep and diet, these can help boost energy.

 

[Biggalute]

Resistance training. Start off light.

Definitely, the gains are much greater than just cardio on it's own, as well as beneficial for joints etc

 

[Yesok1]

Omg or do what I've done.

I lost my car. Spent 10 minutes trapsing up and down a street thinking my cars been stolen. I turned left and left from my friends not right and right.

I wanna get home and in doors, lol.

 

[Biggalute]

Wow OK. 19 stone. Very unfit. Have atrial fibrillation so need to watch that.

Not get tired walking upstairs.

I'm a big lad also. If your AFib is under control just start off easy, something that'll make you slightly breathless, maybe dovthe stairs a couple more times, just for the sake if it.
Try and be consistent and build it into your daily routine, much more likely to keep it up and see the benefits, good luck with it.

 

[joclfc]

What into?

A Lamborghini

 

[joclfc]

Walking. Start with walking and go from there..

Lonely_Scot​

Get a dog sorry Wand3rlust

 

[Lonely_Scot]

10 mile a day on average.

Good effort

 

[Lonely_Scot]

Lonely_Scot​

Get a dog sorry Wand3rlust

I lost mine in March

 

[Daisy_Love]

Definitely, the gains are much greater than just cardio on it's own, as well as beneficial for joints etc

Exactly! It’s way more beneficial than anything cardio that raises your heartbeat. And gentle on your joints if you struggle with walking.

 

[Yesok1]

It strengthens your bones wards off osteoporosis, and helps create white blood cells in the body. As your muscles build they burn off more calories.

Be careful if you start on weights, and think about how you breathe as you push and pull.

Exactly! It’s way more beneficial than anything cardio that raises your heartbeat. And gentle on your joints if you struggle with walking.

 

[stickygirl]

That was a great weekend! I had to fight to stay awake at work. Pizza and chips for supper cuz easy and happy.
Looks like there's chat to catch up on. Anything in particular I should know? Everyone okay?

 

[Lonely_Scot]

Resistance training at home, just the bands?

 

[Yesok1]

Resistance training at home, just the bands?

Yes, well worth it. If you can afford trx, and 5gbp a month subscription, that would be excellent because they do online classes and have a back catalogue of classes you can do. Youtube also has lots of exercises, but the issue is the ads that come up in the middle of training.

 

[Lonely_Scot]

Yes, well worth it. If you can afford trx, and 5gbp a month subscription, that would be excellent because they do online classes and have a back catalogue of classes you can do. Youtube also has lots of exercises, but the issue is the ads that come up in the middle of training.

I shall have a look. Thank you.

Thanks all for your input, appreciate it

 

[Yesok1]

Good luck.