I want to start working out in terms of running and other exercises!?

[kartoos]

I don't want to hit the gym and just do exercises like push ups, skipping, running etc.. So what are some good exercises for start ups plus how can i monitor my growth in terms of body and health.

[xobrowneyedbeauty]

if you want to become a good runner you should start with high intensity intervals. it's more effective calorie-burning-wise and it trains you well for endurance because of the way it works your body. I suggest the one that's 2 minutes running 1 minute walking 1 minute running 1 minute walking 30 seconds running 1 minute walking and then back up the pyramid (30 1 1 1 2 1) and start with a 2 minute jog to warm up. if it's too much just take out one of the elves like the 30 second one or walk to warm up instead of jog. it's very effective and you can add more time as you get better. I do it a lot when I want to workout but am pressed for time. hope this helps! :)

[meatballs21]

Walking, jogging, bicycling and swimming are all good places to start cardio without being too hard on your body.

There's good health and fitness tracking apps like MyFitnessPal which will help you keep track of what you're doing, what you're eating... and of course you can weigh yourself and watch how your clothes become looser!

[kartoos]

Thanks a lot!

[BertMacklinFBI]

the gym is actually a great place to start enhancing your body, plus you may end up liking the results. and a lot of knowledge about weight management and health and growth can be learned from friends you make at the gym. you should at least check it out.

[kartoos]

The problem is we don't have any proper gyms where you can monitor your growth or conduct a full body check up before getting into a work out.. And i don't want to go to some cheap place where they've little knowledge of the human body and all.

[BertMacklinFBI]

then I would highly recommend HIIT ( High Intensity Interval Training) mixed with push ups, and if you can afford some weights like 20 lbs dumbbells (2) then get those and do some lifts in between your HIIT to enhance muscle growth on top of what HIIT is already going to build on your body.

[aficionado]

It depends on the purpose of you wanting to work out. Some work out to gain weight, some to lose weight, and yet others want to become muscular/have 6-pack abs.

[kartoos]

To stay healthy and active is the idea so far!

[aficionado]

Start with walking or jogging, because you may be out of breath within a minute if you start with running initially. Once your body is able to handle this, gradually move on towards running. Pushups could be quite demanding on your body, so take that up only after you have trained your body to take this load. Skipping can be done without much issues.
And remember the most important thing - Any kind of workouts/exercises need to be supplemented by a proper, healthy and nutritious diet.

Good luck! :)

[kartoos]

Yes your right! That is why i'm looking for a full proof body plan which includes proper diet.

[AdamThomas]

Best exercise for a man is heavy weights, and best cardio is sprinting. Those build a strong muscular body and increase testosterone levels.

[kartoos]

How do i start of with sprinting?

[AdamThomas]

Easy, just find a nice flat straight path and sprint as fast as you can for time (say 10 seconds) or for distance (100 metres). Do a sprint, wait a minute, do it again, repeat as many times as you think. Plenty of ideas on google.

[AdamThomas]

You can even do hill sprints if you want to make it more challenging.

[kartoos]

Ok thanks!

[Maazin]

Start walking at a brisk pace for a week. Come back later to see if you did that regularly or not !!

[toesies]

Brisk walking.

[kartoos]

What else? Do you go to a gym or you just brisk walk?:P