Exercise question

[Bobster]

I tired to exercise yesterday to improve my weight loss and away however I can only run for about 20 minutes without being totally puffed out. I can't go to the gym as no time, what does everyone else do to make it up to an hour?

I'm not desperately unfit but only walk everywhere usually, don't play sport.

[hopper]

I am walking at a fast pace for just under an hour 3-4 days a week (well this week being my first week lol). My sway isn't until late Sept/early Oct at the soonest so between now and July I will build up to 6 days of 60 minutes walk/jogging. I used to jog before getting pregnant on my eldest DS 4 years ago but my stamina has gone out the window from years of inactivity. I reckon building up to the required 60 minutes over time is the way to go, at least for me.

[maidentomother]

Just walk fast at this point, for part or all of the hour. Work up to it. Walking is great fot pink!

[foxymrsg]

I agree build up gradually to 60 mins I will need to as I'm so unfit it's unreal lol! I'm not big just not fit lol! When I'm going to my exercise though I'm going to do wii fit cardio exercises an hour a day as it's hard for me to get out running and have zero time to get to the gym.

[Bobster]

Thanks ladies, good idea to build it up. I struggle with time too so I definitely won't be exercising 6 days a week but will aim for 3-4. I am doing the pcos le very loosely so according to that any exercise is better than none so that's why I've added it in. I start ttc in May and am nervous that I'm not doing enough. I've only just started losing weight and that's really just from cutting out sugary snacks. I read that 12 weeks or more is optimal time so I'm hoping we don't get bfp straight away. It took 6 months with my son!

Good luck for your sways

[pinkin2011]

I have never been a runner but I started using the treadmill when ds2 has his afternoon nap and I would run for 15 min and then walk for 15 then run 15 and walk the last 15. I am now running the full 60 minutes and I do about 11km . If I can do it anyone can, its hard work but obviously as you get fitter your speed goes up . But I guess that's the goal " To wear yourself out".
You will get there. It took me 2 months to build it up to the full 60 minutes

[atomic sagebrush]

Don't run. Walk.

I am honestly not a fan of running for women as a general rule, I think it causes too many injuries. Walking is fine.

[atomic sagebrush]

I have never been a runner but I started using the treadmill when ds2 has his afternoon nap and I would run for 15 min and then walk for 15 then run 15 and walk the last 15. I am now running the full 60 minutes and I do about 11km . If I can do it anyone can, its hard work but obviously as you get fitter your speed goes up . But I guess that's the goal " To wear yourself out".
You will get there. It took me 2 months to build it up to the full 60 minutes

you are my IDOL!! I really want to get fit this spring. :/

[pinkin2011]

I can give you some tips if you like . Ha ha

[maidentomother]

Atomic, if you're interested in long distance running I can give tips too. You definitely have to work up to it! I would walk for up to 3 hours daily for weeks, just to get the mileage, until I felt my injuries were warmed up enough to handle running. Although I have to agree it's not all that great for the body, I absolutely love it once I'm into it. I kinda hate walking bc it feels so slow/lazy!