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I know people on reddit love to talk shit about pelaton, but it's honestly been a god send for me. The gym has many pluses but for beginners it can be overwhelming - learning all the machinery, creating routine, the actual act of leaving home to go to the gym...
Pelaton made my transition to regular exercise super easy. The instructors are so much fun as are the classes. I started with a "beginners strength" program to get the movements right and to build a foundation. There is just so much variety as far as the classes go, whether it's instruction style, music, length of time, intensity, the type of movement you're doing, etc. I got the treadmill with weights in various sizes. I feel more in shape than I ever have. I ran six miles about two months ago - the longest I've ever done in my life!! All thanks to pelaton. I'm currently on an 85 week streak (meaning I've worked out at least once a week for 85 weeks).
If you go the gym route, consider going with someone who can show you the foundations of strength and cardio training and who can teach you how to properly use the equipment. Many gyms have personal trainers which might be beneficial in the beginning.
Overall just set yourself up for success, whatever that looks like for you. Take it easy in the beginning - walking for 10 minutes is better than nothing. You'll work up to where you wanna be (and then realize you wanna go further - that's part of the fun! Watching your abilities, and yes, your body, transform). And don't forget to stretch, hydrate, and nourish your body!!! You got this!!
PS - darebee is a free resource website for working out.
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