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Cardio and strength training. If running hurts your back, there are plenty of low impact exercises that might work better. Ellipticals are very good for that, because of their smooth motion. You might also consider signing up at your local Y and making use of their pool. Swimming isn't too hard on your back either. Basically anything that will get your heart pumping will do the trick, so try a few things and find out what works for you.
In addition to that, look at other training to build up the muscle. Crunches are good for the abdominals and push ups are good for the chest if you don't have access to equpiment, or just get a set of free weights and ask someone who knows to help you plan a routine. Also make sure that whoever helps you plan the routine supervises you for your first few sessions if you've never worked out before, because form is important and you need to build good habits early.
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I wake up in the morning more tired than before I slept
I get through cryin' and I'm sadder than before I wept
I get through thinkin' now, and the thoughts have left my head
I get through speakin' and I can't remember, not a word that I said
- Ben Harper, Show Me A Little Shame
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