Exercise for the obese

As we probably all have experienced, exercising with additional weight can be quite painful and most tiring. Recently, I was given a recumbent bike and used it for the first time tonight. I really think it's something I can enjoy and stick with. What about you?

I love the recumbent bike. They're way better than the upright bike.

Walking is also a great exercise that works for all sizes of people. 
Best of luck RockinMama.

 I love Zumba...you can decide when to increase your output level...and still have fun. I will usually put it in and start it if I really don't feel like working out and say to myself I will jus****ch it for motivation - well I never end up jus****ching it! Five minutes later I totally forget about being tired - in fact, I miss it a lot and look forward to getting back into it in another 1.5 weeks :) - BTW ...even after doing it for two weeks I stayed on the first DVD - the easiest one- so there is def plenty if room for progression.

HI. I have the music and love it. Are there different zumba dvds or is there only one official one? Can you send me a link to the one you have? Thanks so much. Sharon

I like the walk away the pounds dvds. 

Leslie Sansone Family Walk for me and the family is great and very user friendly

I'm also doing a Leslie Sansone DVD - Walk Away the Pounds Express.  I've worked my way back to the part where I can do one mile and will work my way up to the two mile exercise, then three, etc.

I wish I had room for a recumbent bike or elliptical machine. 

A wise person told me to just keep moving, no matter what I choose to do.  At this early stage of the game, that's key.  As time progresses, I'll be able to do more and more!

I want to take up a Zumba class when I lose a bit more weight.  It looks like a blast!

Mary

I forgot to mention that I'm also back doing Tai Chi after many years away from the practice.  This movement is great for stretching, balance, breathing, stress levels, etc.!

I love Pilates.  I've done it now for 4 years and it has been transformative in so many ways.  It is good for obese people because you just do what you can do, and you can get a lot stronger.