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Old 05-10-19, 09:03 PM  
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Looking for some restarting advice

For various reasons (work hours, health, grad school before I withdrew), it has now been MONTHS since I worked out. And I haven’t exercised truly regularly since a few months before the end of last year. I just started a new job this week and now that I’ve got a new beginning and a new schedule, I want to get back to regular exercise.

I noticed today that I really need to build back the strength I have lost because I need it for my new job. I would appreciate some help with strength suggestions. I love the concept of KCM’s 30MTF workouts but could never click with her. I like Cathe but not the length of her workouts or all the equipment she uses.

I want something that will help ease me back into a strength routine without making me SO SORE that I have to use the handicapped bathroom in order to get off of a toilet lol. I am looking for a routine that will be balanced with cardio and stretching.

If anyone has suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it. I want to build up some strength but not hate my life because of it.
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Old 05-10-19, 09:05 PM  
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Jessica Smith on youtube

https://www.youtube.com/user/jessicasmithtv/playlists
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Old 05-10-19, 09:12 PM  
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Liift4

It requires a beachbody on demand price of $99 per year. If that's not a dealbreaker for you, I recommend LIIFT4. You work out 4 days per week, around 30-40 minutes. Weights as light or heavy as you want or there's a "bandifier" using resistance tubing, HIIT (and they have a low-impact modifier), core work and a stretch. I enjoyed getting strong with this program.
BTW, the $99 also includes access to all the beachbody workout programs.
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Old 05-10-19, 09:40 PM  
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Claudia Schiffer has a good beginning workout that is well-rounded. She uses 3lb. weights, but you can go heavier as you progress. The workout is broken into three or four segments like arms, abs and legs. So you can just do one a day. This is my favorite beginner workout:

https://youtu.be/h8_fTSnAFBs

Here’s a Barre3 workout. They are fairly easy and shorter in length.
https://youtu.be/6zMySjpS6jQ

Denise Austin has several short and not too difficult workouts on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/NtPqjIu8i1Y

Good luck!
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Old 05-11-19, 05:10 AM  
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I second the Jessica Smith recommendation.
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Old 05-11-19, 06:13 AM  
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I used Jessica's Walk Strong 3 program when I was in the same situation as you and it was a life saver. No dread, 30 minute workouts with a good variety and she's very encouraging. I reach for it often. I recently acquired her Walk Strong 6 Week System and that looks great too. (For background, I use primarily Cathe but as life gets in the way and I get older, Jessica has been my go to instructor)

http://walkonwalkstrong.com/8week/

http://walkonwalkstrong.com/
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Old 05-11-19, 06:48 AM  
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I have been using the 3 FIRM Basics workouts during a recovery week and I think they are fabulous workouts and so much fun! They are Fat Burning (Jenn Carman & Stacy Milner-Collins), Sculpting with Weights (Tracie Long), and Ab, Buns and Thighs (Stacy Milner-Collins). They are all total body but each has a slightly different emphasis.
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Old 05-11-19, 07:10 AM  
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Adding to the Jessica Smith suggestions, as I recently had to modify all my workouts to beginner level due to a medical issue. All of her workouts are no dread to me, and fit into my morning before work.
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Old 05-11-19, 10:03 AM  
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start slow

consistency will get you there. Doesn't matter what or how long, just consistent. Once you work it into your routine, you'll know when you can take it up a notch. With the new job and all your life changes, it's A LOT ... give yourself permission to start again slowly and compare yourself ONLY TO YOUR CURRENT SELF. Let the old you go ... period.

Soooo you like Cathe? Can you check her pre mixes and see if she has shorter workouts? and find things that you enjoy, that you remember you enjoyed and just do something. Once you start to do something (functional fitness, workout, on demand, you tube - the options are limitless any more) ... you will feel better. the endorphins will get you moving and then you can progress!!!

Baby steps. Just.do.something.

And feel free to come join us in "Every Day In ________" Check in. we're a great group and it keeps you consistent and accountable. (shameless plug - I admit).

Good luck.
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Old 05-11-19, 12:44 PM  
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I used Jessica's Walk Strong 3 program when I was in the same situation as you and it was a life saver. No dread, 30 minute workouts with a good variety and she's very encouraging. I reach for it often. I recently acquired her Walk Strong 6 Week System and that looks great too. (For background, I use primarily Cathe but as life gets in the way and I get older, Jessica has been my go to instructor)

http://walkonwalkstrong.com/8week/

http://walkonwalkstrong.com/
Thanks for the advice everyone!!

Tugger - I actually have Walk Strong 3 and have never done it. I think I will do this and just follow Debbie in the beginning while I get back into the swing of things.
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