Can anyone suggest a good exercise routine please? I was going to try to do the 30 minutes on the treadmil each day with a speed of 3.6 to 4.0 and an incline of 4 to 6. Anyone have any good suggestions? Thank you.

-Patrick

Well, that's how I started pretty much and it worked!

I "ran" on the treadmill at 4.0 and a small incline, it was a very slow jog but it built up my running muscles, lol, so that eventually I was able to run outside. I'm not sure walking would have been quite the same.

I think walking is a great way to start. Typically, it is recommended that people aim to get their heart rate up for about 30 minutes on most days of the week. Work up to it if you need to. You want to walk at a pace that is like you are late for a meeting. It should make you breathe through your mouth. Again, work up to that if you've not been exercising at all.

Eventually, you will have to pick up the pace to have the same workout.

At some point you can start to add in 2-3 weight lifting sessions, and some stretching.

It is important to pick/find something that you can find enjoyment in-- that's what helps people stick to a routine. Some people like group exercise, some people like to be alone. Try something new if you want.

One thing that will really help your body (and keep you from getting really bored) is to switch things up from time to time. I often recommend to people (I work at the YMCA) to use several different machines at several different speeds during the same workout. Instead of spending 30 min at one speed on the treadmill, do 5 min on the bike at a slow speed, 10 min on the treadmill at medium, 5 min on the elliptical at a high speed, then 5 min slow on the bike again... or whatever. mixing it up is great for your body. And "fast" or "slow" is relative for everyone.

Do you have any "special" needs-- like painful joints, etc? That would also affect what exercise routine you choose.

:thumbup:Hello Patrick I was banded on 2/17/10. I searched the net for the best routine or work out. I'm no expert but i did find out. That walking out side at a decent pace for a longer time is better. Than at a faster pace for a shorter time. I find that if i'm in a gym i don't want to be on a treadmill for more than 20 mins. I do 2.5 miles around the hood then about a half hour in the gym with light weight high reps. I'm on week 7 and i'm down 36 lbs. Again I'm no expert but this works for me good luck.

Later

Jimmy