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?
I started with just running outside and some workouts to follow along to on YouTube.
Growingananans channel has some great bodyweight exercises which you can add weights to, and some are with weights as well. There are a lot of others as well. Lots of channels also show modifications for beginners that make the exercises easier until the beginner develops the stamina/muscle to do the harder versions.
I spent a year and a half using weights and you tube exercise videos when I didn’t have access to a gym. My apartment complex has a gym included in rent now so I may add well get my money’s use out of it, but even then I still use YouTube exercises.
I also really like Paula B’s exercises even though they’re for older women and I’m not quite there yet. Still her constant movement still gets my heart rate up despite them being more moderate workouts. They’re also easy to modify to more heavy/high intensity by doubleing the speed you do them or adding weights, so she’s great to begin with and even grow with. Grow with Jo (Gro with Jo?) Is also also someone great to begin with and and intensity to when you are ready.