Clueless about exercise

amother

Wed, Sep 23 2020, 12:01 am

How to pass the time?
MP3?
Ipod?
Don't have any of these things. What to listen to while exercising?
If I want to exercise from a youtube video what's the best way to do it? Should I set my phone up somewhere ?
What are good exercise clothes? Good sportsbra?
Any tips?
Please help guide me in some of these things and any other tips for beginners.

Chana Miriam S

Wed, Sep 23 2020, 12:11 am

This is my experience. The best exercise is the one you’ll do regularly. I started last November with step aerobics by Jenny Ford on you tube and later started walking outside with my husband. I went out for a quick little 5 miler tonight but I didn’t start that way. Do what you’re going to do.

twizzlers1

Wed, Sep 23 2020, 2:16 am

I exercise regularly. I can't imagine having a day that I don't besides the holidays. I use a wireless headset so that I can watch a video and feel that I can move. I try to find something interesting to watch while I use the treadmill. There are a lot of good exercise videos on YouTube. I think the biggest thing is just to start and once you start to find something that you like so that you continue.

amother

Scarlet

Wed, Sep 23 2020, 3:52 am

An exercise playlist makes a huge difference if you do treadmill, rowing machine, etc.

amother

Aquamarine

Wed, Sep 23 2020, 10:05 pm

I find going to a group fitness class is really the most motivating thing for me. That way it's not a matter of what can I do to pass the time as the exercise itself is fun. (even if it's difficult & I'm not always in the mood before I start I'm always happy I did it by the time the class is over.)
It also helps w/ commitment bec class is at a certain time as opposed to me saying I'll work out after xyz..
Obv this doesn't work for e/o's schedule,interests etc.. Just putting it out there..

Mama Bear

Wed, Sep 23 2020, 10:46 pm

Get a bluetooth earpiece and listen to anything on your phone while you exercise.

amother

Cerise

Thu, Sep 24 2020, 12:50 am

I just discovered the Walk-at-home program by Leslie Sansone. I love it. I follow her videos on youtube, and she has so many. I pick the one that works best for my time slot (15 min, 30 min, etc)

In general, you need:
sneakers that fit well
moisture-wicking socks
pants or bike shorts
t-shirt
sports bra
junky tichel (like an old pretied), if you cover your hair while exercising

If I use a machine like elliptical or treadmill, I listen to music or watch a tv show.

amother

Babypink

Thu, Sep 24 2020, 12:24 pm

amother [ Cerise ] wrote:

Just came to post about Leslie Sansone! I also discovered it during the pandemic!

ces

Thu, Sep 24 2020, 1:39 pm

amother [ Aquamarine ] wrote:

Everything she said.

amother

Thu, Sep 24 2020, 5:08 pm

Do you put these videos on on your phone or do you have a larger screen? Where do you prop your phone? And those who listen to something while exercising do you use a playlist on your phone? An mp3? What do you put your phone in if brisk walking or jogging?? Etc

amother

Mint

Thu, Sep 24 2020, 7:52 pm

amother [ Aquamarine ] wrote:

That’s what I did before the pandemic.