[karendisney]

Let me start by saying that I am extremely out of shape. I have never in my life been fit. I am trying to lose weight and also I have this dream of becoming a (more) fit person who exercises. My plan was to start walking, but with three kiddos and 64 feet of snow on the ground I haven't quite gotten to it yet.

So I was thinking today - I HAVE to start SOMETHING. I drug an old plastic step from the 90s up from my basement. I think it originally came with a video way back when. Anyway, I set a timer for 15 minutes, turned on the radio, and stepped up and down on the thing to the beat of the music - when I would get extra tired I would sort of march in place until I could start up again. I shocked myself by making it through the whole 15 minutes (did I mention how out of shape I am)

My question to those people who exercise is - Do you think this would actually do anything? I could definitely feel that my heart rate was up, and I could feel a bit of a burn in my legs. I was thinking of setting the timer for 16 minutes tomorrow, 17 the next day .... I know I have to start somewhere - But am I actually doing any good? Thanks for any input

[carrie77]

Absolutely it did something - it got you moving! It's all about taking small steps in the beginning and working your way up. Nobody runs a marathon in their first workout. I bet you will be surprised at how quickly you are able to increase.

[bargoo]

You have created your own stair stepper.

[Mindless Games]

It certainly did something you burned around 100 calories
Way to go and excellent start!

[ddc]

YES!!!!! Stepping is an excellent exercise.

Keep it up!

[HappyChick86]

That is great! After your 15 minutes you could walk for 30 additional minutes outside or in place. When you start working your way up you will b e able to do 30 min all on the stair stepper. way to with your start!

[SCraver]

I have been running/jogging and stairs/stepping still kicks my bum!! Stepping is an awesome exercise! Keep it up!

[indiblue]

Wow, what a great example of meeting your body where it is and finding a creative way to push yourself. We all have our barriers- whether it's being out of shape, an injury, lack of motivation, etc- and have to remember that it's really important to find a way to get beyond those. Thanks for sharing. Congrats on your first workout!

[takingcontrol]

I think it sounds great! I too am very out of shape and have started exercising at home until I build up my cardio and am brave enough to step into a gym/public park

If you keep it up, the results will soon start to show, well done!

[katy trail]

yes! and i used to do that too!

[karendisney]

Thanks SO MUCH for the encouragement, everyone

I'm off to do my 16 minutes !!!!!