08-29-2012, 03:06 PM
(08-29-2012, 02:44 PM)SunlightMeansStruggle Wrote: That sounds like a great idea! I'm gonna start with some weights though. I have a few stored away and I know a place where I can borrow some. I'm actually pretty excited to try the backpack-filled-with-water thing as well! Do you have any tips regarding how often I should be exercising though? This whole "when I want to" thing is starting to feel so unproductive.
Well I'm not sure on your current level of fitness so you'll need to make a little judgement call, but since you're looking at some pretty demanding exercises you might want to ease into it, maybe start with every other day and see how you go.
Just pay attention to what your body is telling you and don't overdo it, if you're still aching after you've had a rest day then there's no shame in taking two, or just doing a different kind of exercise that day instead.
So long as you're not working muscles that are still aching from the last time you can't screw it up too badly, and you'll learn your limitations and figure out a regime that works for you quickly enough.