What exercise is best if you’re just starting out?

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10 response(s)
Lauri N.

I find walking is really good for me just if I’m starting out. I have a bad back and I need a walker to walk so I just start with fire 10 minutes a day walking down my hallway or in my neighborhood. If I start with Viber 10 minutes I might end up with 15 or 20 minutes. And I always bring my music with me to keep me motivated and engaged. It’s more fun that way!!!

Byron I.

I am a beginner and I’ve been focusing on stretching, running in place, and jumping jacks. I’ll add more exercises as I progress.

Rebecca T.

I’d start out with a short or long walk, typically I do 5k . If walking isn’t your thing, then swimming is a great Full body exercise working core, arms and legs. An easy breaststroke is the best to start with and then onto front crawl to work your arms

Mohammed S.

I struggled to get back on workouts for a long time, had an injury in my leg, so for now I do basic workouts at home and planning to start walking outside soon

Roberta U.

Don’t go too far, stay at your comfort level for now. Maybe start off with a bit of jogging or moving your arms in a few directions.

Hilda O.

Best exercise for what? The best cardio you can do is jump rope, the best chest exercise you can do is bench press, the answer changes depending on your goals. If you’re just trying to be active, however, start small. Go on a walk 3 times a week and see if you can do more.

Davy Z.

Depends if you go to the gym or work out at home without any weights. If you work out in the gym I would advice starting with the core exercises which are: benching, squatting, deadlifting, pull-ups, and shoulder exercises. These exercises require some form so you’ll need someone to show you the first times you do them. If you train at home you can do squats, push-ups, jumping jacks, sit-ups, running, … you can also just look it up on YouTube. Good luck! :))

Neha X.

If you are just starting out then I would suggest you start with some stretching. Stretch your hands and legs once you wake up. Also you can do some hip rotations or jumping jax. Arm rotations can also be helpful.

Valdemar C.

10-15 mins a day maybe doing at home workouts or just going on walks to get use to moving about and trying out running even just for 20 mins outside 😊

Solana J.

Just stretching when u wake up and maybe some light work so u won’t give up immediately, you can set goals each week and make it better that way. Check out the fabulous fitness circle or follow a YouTube workout!

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