So I have gained weight recently (like, way too much) and was feeling down because my job is so sedentary, I barely exercised.
But in the past two weeks that’s changed! I got a mini stepper for days when I just can’t get outside, got a wobble board for core workouts (that one is plain fun), and got ankle weights for walks.
Have done a 20-minute walk every day this past week. I’m already noticing more strength and stamina!
Going to keep this up and get FIT.
Congrats! This is awesome. As someone who was in this place a few years back, I can honestly say that your future self will thank you for sticking with this.
About 5 years ago, I started working out consistently, and it's the best thing I've done for myself in a really long time. Once it became a habit, I missed working out if I couldn't make it for a few days. I crave it now. I am in my mid-forties now, but I'm fitter than I was for most of my thirties, and I have more energy for things.
So great job for getting active again, and stick with it! You will be so happy you did.
Yay, thank you. Yeah, I’m about to turn 42 and was definitely feeling it. I want to be more fit and flexible in my “golden” years.
Obviously, don't try to do much at once :) But as a woman in your forties, resistance training is highly recommended! It's a great way to ensure functional fitness, and it's the best protection against developing osteoporosis as we head into peri-menopause and beyond.
So, if you are able to add that in, it will definitely be worthwhile.
For any ladies who are peri/post menopause or older and think it's too late to start, here's an article about some oldsters who began strength training in their 90's!
They were able to prove that you can "..build muscle, strength and functional abilities as an older person..."
Resistance/strength training 💪
I’m definitely taking it slow. Right now my routine looks like 20-30 min walk daily, some squats and about 5 mins on the wobble board daily, then yoga 2-3 times a week. I think resistance training would be a welcome addition.