Where to Start if You Haven’t Been Exercising
Start your exercise regime in “manageable bites” and gradually increase. Particularly with exercise, people have a tendency to overdo it from the start because they are charged with motivation; you can achieve the body of an athlete, but if you start off with a workout routine akin to an athlete, you’re bound to injure yourself and give up because of the difficulty. Remind yourself to progress slowly, little step by little step. Another key point is to always listen to your body. If some form of exercise seems to be worsening your symptoms, you will need to modify your program. If the pain or discomfort continues with exercise, stop and consult with your physician.
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You can start your workout regime by doing low-impact exercise that works both your heart and muscles about thirty minutes per day. If you are confined indoors, elliptical machines provide an exceptional low-impact total-body workout. But if you can head outdoors, walking is a wonderful exercise to begin with. Walking is very low-impact so it’s easy on the joints and it requires little equipment except a good pair of walking shoes. Furthermore, it’s a great opportunity to see the world around you, be out in the sun, and clear your head. It is helpful to do some light stretching before you exercise. Begin either at a slow pace and gradually increase to a pace that elevates your heart rate and is intense enough that it is difficult to carry on a conversation. In the final few minutes decrease the pace of your workout to cool down. Please remember that in order to continually improve your cardiovascular fitness levels you need to increase the intensity over time.
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