How should I exercise (AS A BEGINNER)??

So I'm 18, male, 5'2 in height, and I weigh 112-114 lbs.

I haven't really worked out at all since middle school because I've become really lazy over the years. I want to know the best strategy for working out as a BEGINNER. Nothing too strenuous. I want to know how often I should be working out, how often do I need to break, and how long would it take before you start seeing a noticeable difference? My arms and legs have no muscle whatsoever and my belly sort of pokes out so I have no abs at all.

Thanks for helping me. I just really need a change.

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SW-User

I can't give you advice, I only know what works for me. Good luck though.
If you have the money, you could get a gym membership and ask them to show you the equipment and how to start.

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ManicMicah · 26-30, M

@OceanKayak: One, I'm not even sure there's a gym in my town. And I'd need a ride to a gym if there is. The town I'm in is pretty huge and I don't think I'm ready to walk ten or more miles to reach a destination.

And wait a minute, building a little muscle will raise my weight by THAT much? I've been 112 pounds since I was 14 or 15. How will adding a little muscle change that? I could gain a lot more weight by working out even if I don't increase my appetite? Because I already don't eat much, but that's because too much food makes me sick.

OceanKayak · 31-35, M

@TheDarkestZero: Yes, a 10% weight gain is quite normal.

Go to a library and read a few Men's Health or Men's Fitness magazines and see what fits your lifestyle. Go to a sporting goods store and chat with someone about getting a set of dumbbells.

Just walk up to someone who looks like a body builder and chat it up. People all around us are ready and willing to help. Trust me.

But don't start anything you're not willing to finish.

ManicMicah · 26-30, M

@OceanKayak: Thanks for the helpful advice. Talking to people I've never met before is not my strong suit, however. For now I'll just try the usual push-ups/sit-ups for now. If I can feel my muscles straining inside my arms and/or legs that means I'm doing it correctly, right? Earlier I did a little less than ten pushups and already I could feel my arms stretching from the inside.

SW-User

Circuit training I found to be the best as you can focus on all parts of your body. It also keeps things interesting as you do a few reps of a particular exercise and then move on to something different. It mixes cardio in with the strength training too. The general rule is five days on, with 2 days to relax. Those 2 days can be whenever you want within the week.

LaFemmeAmelie · 31-35, F

Eating in a healthy way is a really good start. Lots of fish, veggies, and whole grains.

zerofuks2give · 41-45, M

Calisthenics. Push ups, pull ups, sit ups etc. jogging

benJohnson99 · 18-21, M

start with power walking before you start running x

ZefNinja · 41-45, M

Push ups, sit ups, running. Then get weights and pull up bar

MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M

Just do the usual exercises until you cant take no more. Nothing fancy, use your body. Lifting weights can be tricky for beginners as you can easily take too heavy weights which will have you lifting it the wrong way and over straining your muscles meaning you will hurt yourself.

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