Dont know were to start

[bex310788]

Hi guys, I'm 25 and currently weigh 21st 13lbs and I am wanting to start some kind of exercise other than walking, I get quite a lot of hip pain and also have osteoarthritis in my left ankle due to an injury so I don't know what to start with :-/ would really appreciate any ideas

 

[cafwinjacks]

Hi
Have you thought about cycling? It's apparently low impact on joints.

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[RachelJane]

Hey Bex, just wanted to say you're totally awesome for starting to lose the weight and taking up walking. I would say swimming is the best low-impact exercise you could start with, for cardio and for strengthening, but I know a lot of people on here feel shy about going into a public pool. I did a couple of Aquafit sessions at our local pool which was fun as no one can see you under the water A lot of the others in the Aquafit group are quite overweight and everyone's at different levels, so I think it's quite a popular 'starter' class. There's lots of good yoga/pilates tutorials free on YouTube as well, I like the feeling of stretching my muscles without having to run around too much and being able to fall over in the privacy of my living room!

 

[bex310788]

Had thought of swimming , use to go all the time but as I've got bigger I haven't been for over 6 years, I am looking on the Internet for a swimming costume that covers to of legs , lol. Thanks for the kind words

 

[cafwinjacks]

You can get them with skirt things on them. Or I have seen people with normal shorts on wth them

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[bex310788]

Yeah, had a look and there are a few nice ones to choose from

 

[RachelJane]

I had a swimsuit with a skirt on but it kept floating up and getting in the way I like the two piece costumes with shorts/ long tank-top type thing, as long as they're big enough to cover my belly

 

[bex310788]

That's a good idea, will keep a look out

 

[amythyst1980]

I'm a size 22 and gift the one with a skirt and felt ok in it's. Good luck x

 

[bex310788]

I have bought a swimming costume and a separate swim skirt and it doesn't look to bad

 

[shellylynn23]

That's awesome that you're trying to get yourself moving! Sounds like swimming might be a fun way for you to do that. Turning on the music and dancing is a good way to get moving, too. Usually you won't make yourself do dance moves that your body can't handle so injuries aren't a problem. Good luck!

 

[bex310788]

Swimming is going fab, at least 3 days a week and the other 3 I go to the gym with Saturdays off