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Exercise Routine

This is an exercise program for those who have limited mobility, are injured or are just plain lazy.

I happen to fall into all 3 categories, and while I don't really over eat, I am lazy. I literally did no exercise at all, until now that is...

All you need is:

A timer

A Bottle of water

A pedometer (This is optional, but helps you compare day by day results)

30 Mins

This exercise routine is nothing but walking, you do it in your own home. Even if you don't have much space you can walk around your couch! Pick out a track that you will walk in your home. For me I have a long hallway, so I walk down the hall to the front door turn around and walk back to the kitchen.

I start by putting my water bottle on my kitchen bench where I can grab it without stopping momentum, I also put my timer on the bench so I can check how long I have been walking for. And obviously my pedometer is hooked to my pants. I wear very light silky pajama pants, a short top AND a long sleeved top (Which you may or may not wish to take off towards the end of 30 mins). This routine will work even if you are not fit, because you are just walking at your own pace.

You don't even need the timer, I just like to use one. Instead of a timer you can use music.

Just choose around 6 songs that are approx 5 minutes long and play those while you walk. The music does two things, it gives you rhythm and a beat to walk to but it also occupies your mind so you don't get bored! The time will fly by while you are singing all your favourite songs. However do make sure you pick something that you can dance to, the music will make you feel energised.

Make sure to pick out the songs before you start and have them auto play, so that you don't need to stop for any reason once you have started walking.

The trick to this is to start out slow, just walking at a comfortable pace. As the time goes on you will feel more energy and you may start to walk faster without even realising!

If you are using a timer , once you have hit the 15 minute mark try to get faster and faster. This is where you will start to build up heat in your body, the hotter you get the better.

In the last few minutes try to walk as if you are late for an appointment, after a few days you may even want to try increase this to a slight jog! As this is a low impact work out you can simply just keep walking and only just increase pace.

If you are eating well but not losing any weight, I highly suggest you try this! You don't need a gym, just your own lounge room!

Well good luck to everyone and I will post back my results in two weeks.

I currently weigh 65kgs and I'm hoping to make that at LEAST 60! Stay posted for results!