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If you're a total beginner at exercising, you may see other people doing things that may never seem possible for you. But that's not true. Everybody has to start somewhere. Even experienced exercisers feel that they want to be further along than they are now.
Don't worry if you can't squat all the way to parallel. You can work on go...
Pushups are easier the higher your hands are and harder the higher your feet are.
For the easiest beginner version, put your hands on a wall about shoulder height. Lean into the wall, and push yourself back to a standing position. When you can do that, find a lower surface...
It's okay to do weight workouts without weights. Make your hands into fists and go through the motions.
From there, you can use half-litre water bottles, a can of soup or a book. After that, one- and two-pound dumbbells can come in handy.
Find a video that seems like fun but is just out of your reach. You will find that even if you modify it or rest when needed, you'll come back a little bit better every time.
Remember that your goal should be to do a workout starting at your current level of fitnes...
You've got your bike, you can pedal, but you get out of breath and feel like you can't keep going.
Adjust your workout. Pay attention to the instructor's voice and facial expressions and ignore any specific numbers. If the instructor is talking and seems to be on an easy b...
Then walk. Walk across a room, down the block, walk a mile at your speed. Eventually, you'll find yourself walking further and faster. In time you may want to start running. If you hate running, swap it out for something else.
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