Exercise the lazy
 

I need it. I haven't exercised in years, literally. It feels like I want to die after climbing stairs, even if it's just one or two floors. (I have a very low blood value though, so I get tired easily)

I don't need to lose weight though (48-50kgs, 173cm), I just need to get in shape.

I've been lifting weights a bit, because I want to be able to lift something heavier than a carton of milk.

I've also tried some pilates, but I only have two lessons (tape) and I'm running out of ideas.

Any good sites, tips, video-downloads you could recommend?

Run or walk. Go to a park or a track and just walk or jog for about an hour. Or ride a bike or rollerblade. Anything that raises your heart rate.

jogging helps a lot. jog consistently. it will help a loooooot ;)

My advice, fuck the traditional workout. You're not going to be motivated to do something that isn't fun. Rollerbloding is a good one, biking, recreational sports like ultimate frisbee, things of that nature are going to get you on the right path.

How is your swimming skills? Zero impact, easy to ramp up/down, and a good workout for endurance.

Two big advantages: the scenery can be nice, and you can swim as easily in the winter as the summer.

/agrees with last few posts

and even dancing can be a good work out.

jogging is an aquired taste I found - ok, so now I've aquired it it's great. I think going for something fun that happens to be good exercise is a good plan

personally I love mountain biking but that's cos I like going places as fast as possible :)

I'm for jogging also. It's easy, free, and does the body good.

You also may want to try lifting light weights to get your muscles pumping again.

Sex and alot of it

Buy a mountain bike. Take it slowly and increase distance and adventure as you feel comfortable.

I 2nd the biking recommendation. I find it's a relatively 'easy' exercise, one that my body seems to do quite well with, and doing ~100+ km a week is something I look forward to.
I would like to run, but I'm horribly prone to shin splints, so no-impact is important.

:)

Running is the best way to get a good workout. I train with a heart rate monitor, to make sure I get the proper workout. When I work 12 hour days , sometimes I
walk briskly for 2 miles; but I do not get the same cardiovascular work out as I do
from running. Start jogging and try to do
!/2 mile then build up slowly. You should
try to exercise a least 3 days a week or
more to get benefits from running.

theres a workout we can all agree with.