Here are some tips from Mr Raper and Meredith Woolsey, an accredited exercise physiologist, to help you get going without hurting yourself.
- Start slow and gentle, build up gradually. ...
- Put a 'commute' back into your day. ...
- Do exercise you enjoy and set realistic goals. ...
- Warm up to feel how your body is going.
Will exercise work if not sore?
The answer is YES. Just because you don't feel muscle soreness as intensely as when you first began doesn't mean a workout is not benefiting you. Your body is an amazing machine and it adapts very rapidly to whatever challenges you present it with.
How can I exercise with pain?
Start with a gentle walk or easy spin on a stationary bike for 5 to 10 minutes. Stretching for the next 5 to 10 minutes can also help clear out lactic acid from the body. Lactic acid builds up when you exercise and can cause a burning feeling in your muscles.