So since the last 2 days, I’ve been building the courage up to start doing exercises. I’m starting with weights that were just collecting dust so thought “hell why not, never too late to start getting fit”

Now I’m being realistic knowing that starting off you’re not gonna be shredded like a wrestler but I’m just tryna get leaner and fitter body wise.

Is it reasonable for absolute novices to never go to the gym for their exercise and fitness journey? I feel like would be saving some dosh even though I could be missing on some equipment they use there.

A penny for your thoughts?

  • xorollo@leminal.space
    3·
    2 days ago

    I agree with this. For me a lot of the brain game is reducing the barriers I have to beginning.

    • I use an app so I don’t have to think about what to do (fiton, highly recommend) \
    • I plan what time I’m going to do things throughout the week, but sometimes I even ‘plan’ for flexibility. Eg. Monday Wednesday before work, Saturday and Sunday I’ll do xyz at some point before dinner.
    • I look for opportunities to blend active time with other enjoyable things (like watching a TV show while I’m on the treadmill, or listening to podcasts)
    • tburkhol@lemmy.world
      4·
      2 days ago

      As a long-term non-exerciser, routine and coupling it with a reward was definitely key. I started out just walking, and walking to get lunch was a key motivator. Upgraded to a rowing machine, and it doesn’t even feel like a chore to sit on the machine and watch a movie in parts or a show, going on 5 years.

      Still have to figure out how to get some strength work in there. Just can’t seem to find a system to consistently do a few push ups, pull ups, and stand ups.

      • xorollo@leminal.space
        1·
        2 days ago

        I use Fiton for my strength training. I have never in my life been able to do a pull up, but I have learned so much about my body and my capabilities with this app. To start, I filtered by bodyweight only, but I did eventually get several sets of dumbbells over time. This one requires more focus for me, so I don’t g nearly pair it with videos or anything, but I do find it very fun when they suggest I do something that I’m sure I couldn’t do, but I try and realize I can.

        For me-- the idea of just doing a few of the same set of exercises wore out fast, so the app also has the plus side of having a LOT of variety.