How can I start jogging when you are 42 years old and out of shape?
85260
Start slow.\n\nAND BUY A GOOD PAIR OF SHOES.  Don't just go to any department store.  Go to a specialty store for running and jogging.  There they will actually watch you walk/run to see if you lean out out in.  They will give you a good pair of shoes and you may want to specifiy that you want really good shock absorbant shoes.  After you go to the specialty store you can buy them there (or look for the same shoes cheaper online).  Usually joggign shoes will be a half size larger than your regular shoes to give your foot more room.\n\nStart with walking then slowly speed up...\nBuild up your distance and speed over several weeks.  First start with builing up distance... walk 1-3 miles.  Once you are comfortable with that- work on your speed.  Slowly your walk will be a fast walk, and then eventually a jog.  Build up your speed and distance over several weeks.  Remember don't do it too fast.  Any excerise is more than none (and better than hurting yourself.)
1062076
yes these are good healthy exercises as are any exercises that increase heart rate and breathing. swimming, jogging, biking, even fast walking helps.\nAt least 20 min. 30 min better\nOver the age of 40 you might consider speaking to a doctor
215232
just running works good. but if thats not enough than you can do leg lifts. and eat alot of noodles
585864
Sit ups, leg raises, side bends and touch your toes. Dont try and do too many too soon, start of what you are compfortable with like ten of each and gradually increase the number say each week. A good way to start exercising is to work out what time of day/night you'll have the time to do them and make sure you do it each day.  You'll be surprised at the progress you make in the amount of exercise you can do over even a month. make a chart up to see your progress to help you stay motivated and mayby after a couple of months you could start push ups and walking, mayby even jogging and it wont cost you anything but self commitment.
359802
You can start by jogging then you need to increase the speed at which you run each day! Push your self until you feel as though you are going to pass out and die! Then after that keep that up until it gets easy and then start all over again! That worked for me after i started playing indoor! Hope it helps!
654801
Do cardio exercise. Walking is fine.
952915
Jogging is a great start to losing weight.  The recommened minumum for cardiovascular exercise(running,walking, swimming, biking) is 3 times a week 30 minutes at an above average pace.  You have to get out of your comfort zone to get the results.  It is also recommended to do something moderate at least 1 hour a day (yardwork, walking).  These are the minumums to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system(heart, lungs).  \n\nIf you really want to lose weight you should be doing even more.\n\nYour legs can get some tone from jogging, but to tone your body you really need to hit the weights.
911013
start running the same distance  now and get urself into shape this way u wont get tired towards the end and will be able to push ur self
925933
do some sort of running! that would be perfect for you
870847
work out your legs and keep running\nb
707007
No problem!  Change your diet a little.  If you don't drink water, go ahead and start instead of drinking caloric drinks.  Go walking veryday.  This is really simple!  If you want, you can jog 5 mins, then walk 5 mins and keep doing this until you are able to jog 20 mins straight.  You can do it, but I bet just drinking water and walking will be enough.  Eat more veggies and less saturated fats!  Good luck!
499742
Depends on how tall you are. And no I would not push it, if you are feeling to have to catch your breath while running, don't. Start with walking and if you can walk well you can like walk two minutes and run one and built it up like that. Walking is a very good excescise so don't start running till you can walk long time. Good shoes are also important because you have to carry extra weight on your feet. Swimming is also very good excersise, because you don't have the weight to carry with you and is very good to build up your condition. Also biking is good excersise. Well remember don't push yourself, eventually you will get there and loose weight, don't expect any miracles. It could be even that you gain some weight at first since your muscles are tonung from the excercice. Good luck and take it slow, one step at a time. When i started running I was happy to be running one hole minute, now I run allready 8 years and I can run 1 hour 30 minutes without any problem. So everybody is different, take your time and keep on excersising. If you experience any chestpaines during or after excercise, stop and go see a doctor and he can help you build up a excercise plan.
650526
Been there, done that ( a few times). You just have to get back on the horse and do it again. I let myself slip back into old eating habits and quit running. I decided in January to get back in shape (yet again), and signed up to run a half-marathon. It was hard, but the race is this weekend, and have lost over thirty pounds and I am fit and happy again ( and only about 10 pounds away from my goal weight, which will be the least I have been in over 20 years)
637009
First if ur starter start with running first priority should be get rid of excess fat from the body..like dont eat chocolates  and crisp have manly food grow up eat on time sleep on time..Dont drink,smoke or ny other drugs when u feel u've lost a bit of weight start wit lifting weights so u'll have more stamina to do reps ..and by the age of 20 u'll be the buffest guy with toned physique and girls will follow u.
485433
I don't think either one is "better".  By doing both, alternating, you will build up more muscle and use more calories, not to mention improve your cardio work out.  Just be careful about your joints.  You may not think of it now, but jogging and running will really get you in your joints when you age.  You are exerting 40 lbs. of pressure for each pound of body weight on your feet/joints.  You may have to move to fast-walking...15 min. mile..which is less stressful on the joints and not as prone to injuries as with running/jogging.  I think you've got your time just right in both areas.   God Bless.
425578
Go jogging for about 15-20 minutes, do about 20 sit-ups a day, and 10 push-ups a day. Increase your sit-ups and push-ups by 10 each week. Cut back on foods high in bad calories. Set goals for how fast you want to finish each part and concentrate on what is being worked as you do it. If you ever feel like giving up on whatever way you choose, just remember what inspired you to do it in the first place. Do this every day of the week you can, making sure you give it its own time slot or you'll start missing your days. Take a break from it at least one day though, and I wouldn't reccomend you do it close to the time you plan on going to sleep, do it at least 2-3 hours before then so your body can cool down and your heart rate can slow down.
411776
Start with a combination of running and walking in the beginning.  A good program for this is the "couch to 5K" plan:  http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml\n\nBy the way, you can get a very good workout on the elliptical.  Just keep the intensity up and you can burn almost as many calories as running.  It might be worth trying if you really prefer the elliptical.