This is a great article. Last summer I injured myself because I was trying to do too much too soon. I wasn't exactly an exercise beginner, but I was a beginner to running and definitely pushed myself too hard.
I'm starting to run again, but much more slowly. I'm making sure I take rest days and do low-impact exercise at other times (aqua and yoga).
And as for weight lifting! Hurray!! I started lifting weights back in the day when they said fat chicks SHOULD NOT be doing that as it couldn't help you lose weight. Well, it did for me and it's great to see people seeing sense.
Anybody who is thinking about exercising but hasn't started. Start! It makes you feel so much better and gives you more energy. So many great benefits! But like this excellent article advises do what you can, do what you like, but just do it!
Last edited by AlmostMe; 04-10-2012 at 05:19 PM.
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