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Willravel · 02-10-2005, 02:24 PM

Try to find something fun. If you like swimming, go swimming. If you like tennis, play tennis. There is an exercise hurdle that you can avoid by doing something you enjoy. When I started exercising after my heart surgery (I didn't exercise for over a year, and balloned up to a whopping 235 lbs. from 175) I just lifeted weights and did cycling for 4 weeks. I've never been so miserable. Eventually it wore off, after the hurdle, but it really wasn't fun and I can see how it could discourage people who are first timers. Do the fun exercise for about 2 weeks, 3 times a week, for at least 90 minutes at a time. Once your body is ready for the exercise, you're mind will be too.

02-10-2005, 02:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	Try to find something fun. If you like swimming, go swimming. If you like tennis, play tennis. There is an exercise hurdle that you can avoid by doing something you enjoy. When I started exercising after my heart surgery (I didn't exercise for over a year, and balloned up to a whopping 235 lbs. from 175) I just lifeted weights and did cycling for 4 weeks. I've never been so miserable. Eventually it wore off, after the hurdle, but it really wasn't fun and I can see how it could discourage people who are first timers. Do the fun exercise for about 2 weeks, 3 times a week, for at least 90 minutes at a time. Once your body is ready for the exercise, you're mind will be too.