Starting at 518 lbs, it had been a good while since I had any actual exercise apart from walking to the freezer to grab some Ben & Jerry's. Fast forward to today, I'm doing brisk walking or hiking 3 days a week and 30 min on a rowing machine another 3 days a week. I'm supplementing that with some simple dumb bell lifting. My stamina is up and my joint pain is down. For those that are further along, how and when did you decide to upgrade your workouts to more strenuous activity? At some point down the road, I think that I would like to take a martial arts class, but I'm clueless in terms of deciding when that is likely to be feasible. Any advice?

I'm still pre-surgery, I worked with a few personal trainers in my many attempts to battle weight... I would say the fact your asking this means your ready.. Increase things in small increments... Congrats on your success.

If there's something you want to try, go for it!

Let the instructor know your a newbie.

Often when people start new exercise they can't get through the entire class so they may step out at a point when they feel they have had enough.

You make your own goals and tune everyone else out

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Edited May 18, 201610 yr by nyteacher125

Well done on your great weight loss. I think the above poster is right. I started the C25k training program as I felt I needed to up my activity level. I now enjoy running which was most improbable last year before surgery.

Good luck anyway