Getting back into exercise after a long break...what should I do?

[Persicae]

So, after a LONG break from exercise (about 2-3 months ) and letting my food intake go on the heavier and unhealthier side, I finally decided to stop all my unhealthy habits (smoking and binge drinking) and I am thinking I might be ready to start working out again.

I would like to take it slow this time around. Last time, I pushed myself too far too quickly. My knees are pained from rushing in the past. I would also like to maybe slowly add back in exercise. Too much at once will stress me out and make me just say "F*#& this".


Does anyone have any ideas for a beginning-again exerciser? I have access to video games and a gym. The weather outside is waaaaay too cold at the moment, so I would like to avoid doing outside exercises if possible.

Thanks!

[cherrypie]

I would say walk. That is what your body is made to do.

[djs06]

What kind of video games do you have? I find that the dancing ones are fun, and I can do them for well over an hour without even noticing the time.

What kind of exercise did you do before your hiatus? Did you enjoy it? I think the best thing to do would be to work your way back up to it gradually. Start with less intensity and see how far you can go, then adjust each time accordingly, and before you know it, you'll be right back where you were.

[MiZTaCCen]

I know how you feel I just started working out again a few weeks ago and at first I started off with JM ripped in 30, than I found this website. Because I have a gym membership I didn't bother going because I thought what do I do?!

Well for the month of jan my workouts are this.

Monday: Cardio + Toning
• 5 minute Warm up on treadmill
• 20 minute Jog on treadmill
• 5 minute Cool down
• 3 sets Lat pull downs
• 3 sets Incline Dumbbell press
• 3 sets Triceps kickbacks on bench
• 3 sets Bicep curls on cable machine
• 3 sets Dumbbell lateral raises

Tuesday
Wii fit fun day or rest day

Wednesday: Cardio + Core
• 5 minute warm up
• 20 minute Interval training on treadmill
• 5 minute Cool down
• 3 sets Back extension
• 3 sets Bicycle crunches
• 3 sets Straight leg raises on bench

Thursday: 20 minutes Stationary Bike


Friday: Cardio + Lower Body
• 5 minute Warm up on treadmill
• 10 minute Jog on treadmill
• 5 minute Cool down
• 3 sets Stability Ball Squats
• 3 sets Barbell Side Lunge
• 3 sets Bridges
• 3 sets Seated Calf raises

Sat
Wii fit fun day or rest day

Sunday
20 minutes Stationary Bike



I find it's perfect right now because it isn't too much for me and I'm actually sore after my workouts I love it! When I do the video's I'm never sore anymore because my body is used to it. Next month I'll find another excercise routine.

I found this site http://weightlossandtraining.com/fre...routines-women
and just started going from there! Good luck!