Workout Routines

[Anonymous]

Hello everyone! I’ve been wanting to start exercising but I’m not sure where to start. Any workout routines for beginners?

[Nilan]

If you're just starting to exercise, it’s great to begin with bodyweight exercises like push-ups, squats, and lunges to build overall strength. For a more targeted approach, I recommend exploring upper chest calisthenics exercises like decline push-ups and chest dips, which are detailed on BetterMe. They provide a structured way to develop your upper chest without needing equipment.

[axelg]

I finally started doing exercises at home. Just found a video on YouTube and decided I could repeat it 🙂

But I understand that I need something more organized, so thanks for sharing your experiences! I'll check the mentioned apps out for sure. And of course, any updates are appreciated.

[Cyncynn]

@Anonymous 

I really enjoy the Tone it Up Studio app (there's a one month free trial right now I think. They have on demand classes of yoga, kickboxing, hiit, weights and so on. They are great and range from 8 minutes to 45 (with or without basic equipment like bands, dumbbells.) I work out everyday with the app.

I used the Jillian Michaels app when I started my lifestyle changes and that really worked for me. They were mini videos of each movement you had to do playing on sequence. each movement was done for 30 seconds so it felt very doable even if it was hard.

[Anonymous]

Thank you!

[MissPuff]

@Anonymous  If you're just starting out with walking or running, I'd suggest you try out the C2K plans (Couch to 5K). Easily adaptable to your fitness level, essentially go from zero running to a 5K (3 ish miles) in 9 weeks with lots of run/walk intervals that help you build up stamina and strength. They have 10K and half marathon training plans too if you're more advanced. The hardest part with starting a new exercise plan is always just getting up to do it, so good luck! 

[Anonymous]

Thank you!

[SportyGirly125]

@Anonymous You can start by walking and then running outside. If you want more indoor then you can always YouTube beginner exercise videos to get you started. 

[Anonymous]

Thanks! I’ve been trying some workouts haven’t gotten the motivation to start running yet!

[ParrotTulips]

I really love doing The Biggest Loser last chance workout. I have the dvd and I like how they break up the workout between days and gradually have you build up the workout longer and longer over the weeks. They also have people in the video doing modified versions for beginners. I don’t know much about workouts or anything, I just know I enjoy the video. 

[Anonymous]

Thank you for the help!

[WinglessOne]

When I first got back into regular workouts, I started simple and fun: I danced. At home. I chose a full album to dance to each night. Dancing is a great and enjoyable exercise. 🙂 

before I started my nightly dance workouts, I bought a Fitbit Charge HR (this was a few year ago). I specifically wanted something that tracked not just steps but also heart rate. I’ve since upgraded to a Charge 2 and still use it primarily to keep a watch on my heart rate (resting and active, though it’s much more accurate at resting), sleep habits, and mileage. 

Back to my dancing: once I’d built up some stamina, I incorporated some simple cardio moves into my dancing. Then I started doing HIIT workouts. It wasn’t long before I was running again. I also learned the proper way to do various kettle bell swings—which I recommend to everyone—and invested in 4 kettle bells for home use. 

Another simple exercise: try balancing on one foot at a time for at least 2 minutes.   once you can easily do that, try learning the single leg deadlift. You don’t need a weight/bar to do them. 🙂 But once you can do them without weights, it’s kinda fun to add dumbbells or a kettle bell to the mix. I don’t know why, but that’s my favorite exercise (besides dancing). 

[Anonymous]

I’ve been doing a lot of dancing recently and I love it! Thank you! This really helped!

[ParrotTulips]

Dancing to an entire album sounds so fun!! I may have to try that.

[Anonymous]

It’s really fun! It’s one of my favorite workouts I’ve been doing!

[WinglessOne]

@ParrotTulips  I love it because it’s the kind of cardio anyone can do, regardless of fitness level. And because it’s fun, it’s not an “ugh, I don’t wanna do my workout” type of thing, so you’re more likely to do it. I still do it some nights, especially when my knee’s too cranky for higher impact exercise. I’ve danced while doing laundry and filling/emptying the dishwasher. 😂 The chore I hate most is dusting, but with earphones and an album or long playlist, I can get that plus a workout done. 

[GG84]

@Anonymous  You can always just start with the good old outdoors. Jogging/running has many health benefits! 

[Anonymous]

Thank you!

[RebeccaBT]

@Anonymous What a great thread! I need to exercise more so I can't wait to read the replies!

Best,

Rebecca

[Anonymous]

I’ve tried a few of the workouts and I’ve been loving them! A friend also recommended I do yoga and it’s been one of my favorites!

[LCResz]

Hi @Anonymous ! I really enjoy using the FitnessBlender channel on YouTube! A lot of the routines show beginner modifications along with the more advanced moves so you can customize your workout to what works best for you. Best of all, it’s all free! Good luck on your fitness journey 👍