Very Sedentary for Years... How do I start?

[Sophie74656 1,572]

I started with tiny changes, like parking my car a little farther. At work I got up and walked around more often

[gowalking 10,790]

The second is Water aerobics. I did it when I was pretty heavy and it was soo fun! Not only was it a great, low/no impact workout but it made me feel good emotionally. The class I did was full of older, out of shape, or injury rehab people so I felt very comfortable. That group was a hoot to boot! Look into it.

CowgirlJane is sooo right. I went into the pool first and have bad joint disease in both the hips and knees. This was the only way I could exercise and after my hip replacements, Water exercise helped me to rehab better than even going to physical therapy. I can't say enough for you to go this route. Good luck!

[skinnyrita 188]

Water exercise without a doubt is a great way to begin. I have knee and joint issues too, so I started doing a 30 minute low impact water aerobics and worked up to an hour. I'm now in a water Yoga class which is soooo challenging! It's like doing Pilates, which is great for your core. It helps give you energy which is a great bonus.

At first I was self conscious but once I realized everyone was there to get healthy I got over it. Any exercise that you like and will actually do is the right one. ????

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I am a huge fan of the Water.

I went from being barely able to walk and having a tremendous amount of trouble getting in and out of the pool to now swimming an hour of laps, PLUS Water weights/aerobics, and stretching in just over six months.

[JupiterinVirgo 846]

Thank you all so much. This is a huge help.