(October 12, 2018 at 8:53 am)Joods Wrote: Thank you OakTree! One of my challenges is that my doctor does not want me taking my HR above 150 since resting, it's pretty high at 90 - 100. So the concern is over doing it. This is one of the reasons why I walk instead of run, but I can't improve that number if I don't start exercising and getting this weight down and just getting healthier.
I'm going back to school at the end of this month so I'm going to try and use that as a motivator to get up off the couch and be more active.
Ok, in that case, just start by walking the initial 1 mile distance. Slowly at first but walking a touch faster each week until you feel ok to keep moving. If you don't have one already, a heart rate monitor will be good to keep track of when to start slowing down/control your breathing.
If you're good to go, then slowly work up from there I suppose. I don't have issues with my heart rate, but I would say checking you're ok to do it at all, with your doctor, is a good idea. If you have issues, they may suggest not doing a running challenge at all.
But as a starting, walking 1-2 miles 2-3 times a week is great. The thing about fitness is, it's just about slowly increasing what you can do, and challenging yourself when you feel you can. At times you will give up half way through, but to even have started is good enough, and better than nothing.
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