I've never been in shape. I'm almost 25 and I should be in my prime. Instead, I have very weak muscles, low energy, and low endurance. I'm not sure where to start with exercises. I think I need low-impact exercises.
Details: 5'7" female at about 135lbs. The only semi-regular exercise I get is walking around campus for classes, but that isn't a lot at all. I also do a few exercises with 3lb weights at night (some bicep curls and stretching). I have fibromyalgia, and upper back, shoulder, and neck pain.
I would like to learn exercises that I can do at home, and indoors (for the winter time). At home there are: free weights (1lbs to 5lbs), resistance bands (including the type that hooks onto the door), ankle weights (up to 10lbs, adjustable), exercise ball, and an elliptical machine.
Of course I want to get ripped and look all buff and stuff, but I know I need to start out gentle. I want to learn exercises that can target my entire body and increase flexibility, endurance, and strength. I want to be able to go up three flights of stairs without getting out of breath. I want to be able to lift objects and be able to hold them for a while... My arms are stick-thin, I have very little muscle. I may be at a good weight range, but I definitely do not feel fit; most of that weight isn't muscle, it's just jiggly marshmallow flab.
I feel like I'm stuck in a rut, and I'm not sure how to get out of it and on to the road for healthy living. Does anyone have any advice? Suggestions? Please help!
Details: 5'7" female at about 135lbs. The only semi-regular exercise I get is walking around campus for classes, but that isn't a lot at all. I also do a few exercises with 3lb weights at night (some bicep curls and stretching). I have fibromyalgia, and upper back, shoulder, and neck pain.
I would like to learn exercises that I can do at home, and indoors (for the winter time). At home there are: free weights (1lbs to 5lbs), resistance bands (including the type that hooks onto the door), ankle weights (up to 10lbs, adjustable), exercise ball, and an elliptical machine.
Of course I want to get ripped and look all buff and stuff, but I know I need to start out gentle. I want to learn exercises that can target my entire body and increase flexibility, endurance, and strength. I want to be able to go up three flights of stairs without getting out of breath. I want to be able to lift objects and be able to hold them for a while... My arms are stick-thin, I have very little muscle. I may be at a good weight range, but I definitely do not feel fit; most of that weight isn't muscle, it's just jiggly marshmallow flab.
I feel like I'm stuck in a rut, and I'm not sure how to get out of it and on to the road for healthy living. Does anyone have any advice? Suggestions? Please help!
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