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Beginners guide to getting fit
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In need of some advice and guidance here dudes. basically im looking to improve my health and fitness. my diet isnt too bad really, so im just gonna start watching my portion sizes and eating less crisps (which are my downfall, not fussed about chocolate or sweets really). but its my fitness which is the biggie, i take absolutely NO exercise, and am really unfit, i get out of puff walking up the stairs ffs.
the summer is looming and as im a teacher i get the 6 weeks off. i can see myself just sitting on my backside eating unsuitable rubbish for 6 weeks and its gonna end badly. i did this one summer 2 years ago and ended up putting on a stone and got some stretchmarks on my thighs in the bargain. not good!
so basically im looking for some exercises i can do which require no or little money and because of my terrible fitness levels, arent too strenuous initially, but which i can build up. obviously im thinking about walking, but what else is there? i have a stepper gathering dust under my bed and several workout DVDs too.
ideas/advice greatly appreciated!
the summer is looming and as im a teacher i get the 6 weeks off. i can see myself just sitting on my backside eating unsuitable rubbish for 6 weeks and its gonna end badly. i did this one summer 2 years ago and ended up putting on a stone and got some stretchmarks on my thighs in the bargain. not good!
so basically im looking for some exercises i can do which require no or little money and because of my terrible fitness levels, arent too strenuous initially, but which i can build up. obviously im thinking about walking, but what else is there? i have a stepper gathering dust under my bed and several workout DVDs too.
ideas/advice greatly appreciated!
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That's great that you want to get fit over the summer - it sounds like very productive use of your 6 weeks off!
Summer's a great time too as the evenings are long and the nice weather acts as a great incentive to get outdoors.
Have you thought about taking up running? It's free, you get to see your local area and you'll find that you build up your distance surprisingly quickly.
I bought myself a pair of good running shoes at the weekend and it's really spurred me on to get active. Another good idea is to rope a friend into joining you - it's much easier to motivate yourself if there are two of you.
You could even sign up for a 10K run in the Autumn. By setting yourself a challenge such as this, it should really encourage you to keep fit over the whole summer.
This article on TheSite.org should give you some more tips on getting fit.
Good luck and let us know your progress - it would be great to hear how you're getting on
Becca