Anyone know how to begin workout routines?

Question

I just started beginning my exercise routines. I am 380lbs. I walk on the treadmill for 30 min, do 20 arm reps just something for my arms, and then 50 steps on the stairs. Is this good enough? How do I slowly increase things and when? I dont want to over do it or get sick of it. I do enjoy what i am doing right now and it feels good. I changed my diet too. I hope 2019 will be my year to change my life!!

Answer

I think listening to your body is always best whether you’re just starting out or have been exercising regularly. Once you start feeling like your current routine is getting easy, try increasing your time on the treadmill by 10 or 15 minutes, or throw in a little incline. Bump up your stairs by 10, or maybe one more set of whatever your favorite arm move is. The key is to keep it slightly challenging but not to where you dread doing it. One tip I really love is to always end your workout with something you really enjoy so that you look forward to the next one. Mine is listening to some really pretty music while stretching, and getting a hot shower after to relax 😊 hope this helps.

Answer

I would add in a few more weight training exercises for your upper body. It sounds like you are only doing 1 exercise. Maybe add in 2 more exercises. aim to do 3 sets of 10 reps and increase to 20 reps as it gets easier.  I am talking something easy though like overhead presses, curls, rows, girl push-ups. It sounds like you are doing enough for your legs right now. Make a workout diary and take notes on how hard or easy something was. If you notice its easier after 2 or 3 visits with the gym, then make it slightly harder. Since you are a beginner, I would not increase your cardio more than 5 minutes at a time.

Anyone know how to begin workout routines?

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