WEIGHT TRAINING WOMEN IN THEIR 50,S

[JOANNIE831]

CAN ANYONE ADVISE A PROGRAM FOR GYM USING TREADMIL WALKING ONLY PLS AND WEIGHTS TO HELP ME ALONG MY WAY , IM 15 STONE AT MOMENT NEED TO LOSE AT LEAST 4 STONE GETTING MARRIED NEXT YEAR

[Itsbab]

Hi firstly congratulations on your forthcoming wedding that is a real incentive to lose weight, my son is getting married august 2018 so I have more time to get slimmer. I too started at 15 stone 3 weeks ago, I haven't weighed myself since will do after 4 weeks have gone because I get obsessive hoping to lose more and stand on them too much. I am just finishing week 3 of the 12 week plan and use the treadmill I started slowly and am now short brisk walking I am aiming to do 10,000 steps so 70,000 on a weekly basis. I get out of breath easily if walking too fast so am taking it slowly, haven't done any weights but I too would appreciate any advice on how to use them effectively for a 55 year old. My aim is to lose 21/2 stone first so I won't look awful in my old swimsuit so I can start swimming as it's gentle on the body, works all muscles and I love it. Oh also I would get a pedometer or fit bit to help you along I recently bought one and it's great there may be other devices someone else on the forum can recommend. Good luck. Bev

[VickyDLM 2 stone in reply to Itsbab]

In my swimming, I have found that generally people are so worried about what they look like in a swimsuit that they really don't care what anybody else looks like!

I think if you want to go swimming you should just do it and forget anybody else!

[Itsbab in reply to VickyDLM]

Yes you are probably right just need a little confidence, I suppose if I plucked up courage once then I would be OK might see if there is an over 50s swim session close to me. I suppose it is stupid really another example of letting your weight stop you doing something you like. Thanks for that Bev

[IndigoBlue61]

Look up the NHS strength and flex exercises 😊 Also as you get fitter swing your arms, then use light weights 😊 Also you can increase the incline on the treadmill.

Good luck 😊

[DartmoorDumpling Restart Feb 2024]

Fit in a few extra trips up the stairs (if you have them) at home too - anything that makes you breath a bit harder is working your body. Walking outside, uphill is especially good for you, just make sure you have some comfortable trainers.

In the Gym, take some music with you and march along in rythym with the beat. No doubt you will stretch all your muscles out well before you start and after you finish.

Push against a wall bending and straightening your arms to strengthen the muscles.

Keep a record of your food eaten and drunk, and try and limit it to 1500 calories or thereabout. Drink lots of water and go easy on the sugar and carbohydrates. Let us know how you get on?