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AARPTeri
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April 2, 2021

Ask our Fitness Enthusiast! Week 1 - How to get started! April 5 - 11, 2021

It’s officially Spring and there is no better time to get moving!  Our fitness enthusiast is here to help you Get Started! 

 

Post your questions about Fitness here and you will earn 50 AARP Rewards points at the same time! (One entry per week given points.)

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    SueK606432
    Contributor ⭐
    April 7, 2021

    How do I make my back straight so I am not able to keep from falling? I do I get rid of  belly fat with exercises that will work on my back as well as on my stomach?

    WanjirusBits
    WanjirusBits
    Contributor ⭐⭐
    April 7, 2021

    Check on Youtube.com and such for back exercises. I've seen great ones at any level. 

    Wanjiru Warama
      PahlaB
      PahlaB
      Contributor ⭐⭐
      April 7, 2021

      YES!  Awesome suggestion!  YouTube has everything!  😀

      rm64958337
      Contributor ⭐
      April 7, 2021

      I'm physically disabled and can't stand for more than a minute or two without a lot of pain.  What are some exercises I can do that will be effective without having to stand?

      AnthonyR748613
      Contributor ⭐
      April 7, 2021

      ok

      lm4876729
      Contributor ⭐
      April 6, 2021

      i work out alot and havent gained any weight but my weight seems to have redistributed in my stomach and chest.  my bras and tops are tight now.   what exercises should i do to get rid of this?

      WanjirusBits
      WanjirusBits
      Contributor ⭐⭐
      April 7, 2021

      Good question. I'll be on the lookout for an answer to that one.

      Wanjiru Warama
        rn6556
        Contributor ⭐
        April 6, 2021

        How do I get started, with fitness program?

        PahlaB
        PahlaB
        Contributor ⭐⭐
        April 7, 2021

        Such a great question!  And the exciting part is that you can do ANYTHING!  But maybe that feels a little overwhelming, doesn't it?

        So, here's my question for you:  what do you ENJOY?  That's the absolute best place to start.  

        For me, I started with about ten minutes of walking three to five times a week, and didn't do anything else for about a year.  By then, I was ready to branch out and try something new, so I started to run a little bit.  Then, a few months after that, I added some bodyweight strength.  And then, some time after that, I tried using dumbbells.  Over the years, I've ended up building a robust routine that includes lots of different equipment and types of exercise, but I definitely didn't start with that.

        The moral of this story:  Start small, do what you like, and don't be in a hurry to "get there."

         

        If you'd like something relatively simple to start with, you might like this quick walking workout from my YouTube channel:  10 Minute POWER WALK 

        PahlaB
        PahlaB
        Contributor ⭐⭐
        April 2, 2021

        What a fun way to earn points (and maybe learn something new)!

        JanetK59932
        Contributor ⭐
        April 7, 2021

        It's so good to see you here!

          PahlaB
          PahlaB
          Contributor ⭐⭐
          April 7, 2021

          You, too, my friend!  🙂

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