Be Active at Any SizeIf you're significantly overweight or have been sedentary for a while, the idea of working out can be overwhelming. In addition to the difficulty of creating a new habit, people who carry around a lot of extra weight may feel uncomfortable exercising, have a limited range of motion, and can struggle to find exercise clothing and equipment that's appropriate for their size. Despite these potential obstacles, combining diet with exercise remains the best way to lose weight. Learn how to get moving even if you're significantly overweight and haven't worked out in a long time. Start SmallRemember that any additional activity you can squeeze into your day is an improvement that will help you lose weight and feel better. In fact, the more sedentary you are now, the more you have to gain from even small boosts to your fitness level. Find simple activities you can do for 10 minutes at a time to get you started. Seven Activities for Any Size:
While your goal may be to work up to 30 or 60 minutes of physical activity every day, focus on just doing what you can in the beginning. If you're consistent with getting some exercise each day, you'll see that your strength, endurance, and flexibility will improve quickly. Reader Comments (1) |
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I've been doing 3 serious workouts a week for 10 years at Bodez Gym on Granada. Much as I hate to give anyone a free ad, they are quite expert at helping people who are out of shape exercise without damaging themselves.
Friday, February 12th, 2010 12:27 PM | Marc Davidson