Comment on What's the best way to ease getting back in shape after years of little to no exercise?
Pencilnoob@lemmy.world 3 days ago
Walking, and add a weighted vest or backpack. Start light, like 5lb/2.5kg for a week or two, then increase by that much a week until you get to 40% of your body weight in a few months.
I find that 30lb/15kg is a great place to stop though, much more feels pretty rough.
Then just walk around. You can listen to music, podcasts, nature, bird sounds.
Do that 45 a day and you’ll be significantly healthier in a few months.
LeaveItToGod@lemmy.zip 3 days ago
Thx I’ll look into it. Currently no money to get a weighted vest or backpack tho
FenderStratocaster@lemmy.world 3 days ago
Fill up milk jugs with water
burrito@sh.itjust.works 3 days ago
It even works for winning gold in the Olympics barbend.com/olympic-weightlifter-hidilyn-diaz-qua…
givesomefucks@lemmy.world 3 days ago
Start eating high fiber foods.
It’ll save you money and make you lose weight because it takes forever to digest. That makes the walking easier, and won’t hurt your joints as much.
Like, if you’re gassed after walking 20 minutes, you don’t need a weighted vest for a while.
When you can walk 20 minutes and have the same level of energy as you started, then start thinking about stuff like carrying a heavy book, or anything that’s roughly 5-10lbs.
Don’t overthink it. You’re just making it slightly harder everytime what you’re doing gets too easy.
dan1101@lemmy.world 3 days ago
You can get creative. Put rocks or something heavy in your pockets or a backpack.