How did you start working out?

[Shazam]

Like, did you have a plan? A set of things you already knew how to do? Things like pushups, sit ups, planks, and I don't know many names.. I used to for soccer practice. I'd like to get back in shape. I used to have some sort of abs, but not anymore. I used to feel less out of breath when running. So, I'd like to get back in shape! I'd also like to be more flexible, since I never really was. Worked more with cardio. I'll try some weight lifting too. I like yoga. How do I know what I should do, how often, and if there will be good results? Should I make a workout schedule?Like exercise, by exercise, or a certain amount of time per day, etc. I'd jog too. I'd prefer at home as I've never really been to the gym. And like the outdoors for running. I'd like to be able to do a handstand and loads of cool things that are possible with the body. I like being healthy and feeling good about myself. =D .. XD Thanks!

[martyfellow]

I didn't start with a plan, but the Ai talked with a personal trainer and started taking courses to become onemyself, and I learned how to get in shape in a blanced way so that I can maintain it without tremendous effort. That;;s what having a plan will do for you. Ask a pesonal traine at any gym for help developing a plan.

You need to ovoid overworking one set of muscles and ignoring the others. Yoga is agood way to balance your muscles and work out cramps and also relax them so they can heal from overuse. Relaxing and resting has to be built into the plan. You will hurt yourself if you don't let the muscles rest when you're on a workout program.

You have to avoid being too compulsive..rest is necessary for the body too.

[WeaponZero]

Initially I started doing workouts with dumbbells. A type of training called offset training. Then I started doing more advanced things. Now I do all sorts of things, but my favorite things are squats, suspension trainer exercises, and medicine ball exercises.

[Shazam]

:) I remember squats in soccer. Suspension trainer exercises look fun or effective. Thanks

[WeaponZero]

You can get a good suspension trainer for cheap, like $30-$40. Look up the RopeInABag suspension trainer 3000 Slackline series on amazon.com.

[HeidelbergGirl]

Join a sports team or sign up from tennis lessons or something. Unless it's a scheduled event or something official I find that it's nearly impossible to stay motivated and to make yourself do it.

[Jager66]

you should walk instead of run

[Shazam]

Oh. Why?

I walk with my dog

[Jager66]

you get the same health benefits without the negative health impacts of running.